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Lititz, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17543

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

42,626
237/sq mi
$97,435
Median income
$348,400
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lititz pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
237
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17543 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17543 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 42,626 residents across 179.6 square miles, a density of 237 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17543 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,435 (25% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $55,588. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $348,400 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,440 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 17543 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17543

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lititz, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17543.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17543, Lititz, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

42,626

Population

179.6

Area (sq mi)

237

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17543?

43.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$97,435

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$55,588

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17543 ranks nationally

Lititz, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,435 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,819

Total Housing Units

18,263

Occupied Units

556

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$348,400

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$1,440

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17543 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 176
2021 +12.1% 198
2022 +18.1% 233
2023 +5.3% 246
2024 +8.4% 266

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,026 business establishments in ZIP 17543, employing approximately 19,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,116,325,000.

1,026

Businesses

19,486

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 146 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 131 12.8%
Retail trade 116 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 114 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 81 7.9%
Manufacturing 59 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.1%
Wholesale trade 40 3.9%
Finance and insurance 40 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 35 3.4%
Information 19 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.9%
Educational services 16 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17543 vs 17606 →

ZIP 17543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17543 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17543 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17606 Lancaster, PA 392 5.0 mi
17088 Schaefferstown, PA 823 8.0 mi
17601 Lancaster, PA 49,779 7.7 mi
17501 Akron, PA 4,307 5.5 mi
17520 East Petersburg, PA 4,686 6.5 mi
17545 Manheim, PA 21,256 6.9 mi
17522 Ephrata, PA 32,483 7.0 mi
17508 Brownstown, PA 423 6.1 mi
17073 Newmanstown, PA 5,271 8.5 mi
17039 Kleinfeltersville, PA 37 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

17603 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 61,973
17602 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 52,452
17601 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 49,779
17522 standard
Ephrata, PA
Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
Elizabethtown, PA
Pop: 29,602
17545 standard
Manheim, PA
Pop: 21,256

Related Areas

Lancaster County Lititz, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17543 in? ▼
ZIP code 17543 (Lititz) is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17543? ▼
ZIP code 17543 in Lititz, PA has a population of 42,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17543? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17543 is $97,435, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17543? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17543 is $348,400, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17543? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17543 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17543? ▼
ZIP code 17543 has 1,026 business establishments employing approximately 19,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17543? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17543 are: Construction (146), Other services (except public administration) (131), Retail trade (116). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17543? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17543 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17543? ▼
In ZIP code 17543, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17543? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17543 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17543? ▼
In ZIP code 17543, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17543? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17543 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.