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Manheim, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17545

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

21,256
116/sq mi
$84,704
Median income
$288,500
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manheim pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
116
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17545 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17545 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manheim, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 21,256 residents across 183.7 square miles, a density of 116 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17545 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,704 (9% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,038. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $288,500 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,314 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17545, plus 6 more within Lancaster County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 17545

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manheim, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17545.

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 17545, Manheim, 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

21,256

Population

183.7

Area (sq mi)

116

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17545?

43.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$84,704

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$45,038

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17545 ranks nationally

Manheim, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,704 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,678

Total Housing Units

9,578

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$288,500

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,314

Median Rent

1976

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

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17545 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 175
2021 +10.4% 193
2022 +10.5% 213
2023 +11.3% 238
2024 +13.3% 269

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 658 business establishments in ZIP 17545, employing approximately 8,973 people with a combined annual payroll of $454,192,000.

658

Businesses

8,973

Employees

$454.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 130 19.8%
Construction 119 18.1%
Retail trade 74 11.3%
Manufacturing 50 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 49 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.6%
Wholesale trade 35 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 32 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 29 4.4%
Finance and insurance 18 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 2.7%
Information 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Educational services 7 1.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17545 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 17545 ranks #3 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 17545 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 17545 ranks #8 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
17538 Landisville, PA 6,045 5.9 mi
17083 Quentin, PA 109 7.2 mi
17064 Mount Gretna, PA 645 5.3 mi
17042 Lebanon, PA 37,133 8.4 mi
17016 Cornwall, PA 799 7.4 mi
17554 Mountville, PA 7,525 9.2 mi
17543 Lititz, PA 42,626 6.9 mi
17552 Mount Joy, PA 17,831 6.1 mi
17041 Lawn, PA 213 6.4 mi
17520 East Petersburg, PA 4,686 6.8 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
17543 standard
Lititz, PA
Pop: 42,626
17522 standard
Ephrata, PA
Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
Elizabethtown, PA
Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Manheim, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17545 in? ▼
ZIP code 17545 (Manheim) 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 17545? ▼
ZIP code 17545 in Manheim, PA has a population of 21,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17545? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17545 is $84,704, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17545? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17545 is $288,500, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17545? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17545 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17545? ▼
ZIP code 17545 has 658 business establishments employing approximately 8,973 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17545? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17545 are: Other services (except public administration) (130), Construction (119), Retail trade (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17545? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17545 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 17545? ▼
In ZIP code 17545, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 17545? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17545 is 25.2 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 17545? ▼
In ZIP code 17545, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17545? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17545 is 7.6% 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.