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 High-density area
- $84,704
- Median income Above-median income area
- $288,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17545 (Manheim, PA) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.5 in 2023 to 269.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,038. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $288,500 (27% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,314.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17545 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
130 establishments
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Manufacturing 50
Manufacturing
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 49
Accommodation and food services
49 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 17545?
43.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$45,038
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17545 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Manheim, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,704 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,678housing units
9,678
Total Housing Units
9,578
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,500
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17545 vs 17538 →
ZIP 17545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
42,626 residents
- 17042
Lebanon (17042)
37,133 residents
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
21,256 residents
- 17552
Mount Joy (17552)
17,831 residents
- 17554 7,525
Mountville (17554)
7,525 residents
- 17538 6,045
Landisville (17538)
6,045 residents
- 17520 4,686
East Petersburg (17520)
4,686 residents
- 17016 799
Cornwall (17016)
799 residents
- 17064 645
Mount Gretna (17064)
645 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17545 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17545 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17064
Mount Gretna (17064)
$130,417 median income
- 17554
Mountville (17554)
$98,431 median income
- 17552
Mount Joy (17552)
$97,683 median income
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
$97,435 median income
- 17520
East Petersburg (17520)
$93,235 median income
- 17538
Landisville (17538)
$86,719 median income
- 17041
Lawn (17041)
$86,397 median income
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
$84,704 median income
- 17042
Lebanon (17042)
$74,831 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17545, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,256 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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