Millersville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17551
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,857
- 416/sq mi High-density area
- $68,661
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millersville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 416
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17551 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,857 residents across 26.1 square miles, a density of 416 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17551 reports a modest median household income of $68,661 (12% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,863. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $287,900 (27% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,485; 57.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17551 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 17551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millersville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17551.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 17551, Millersville, 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
10,857
Population
26.1
Area (sq mi)
416
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17551?
23.1
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
7.1%
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?
$68,661
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$28,863
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17551 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Millersville, 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)
$68,661 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
3,725housing units
3,725
Total Housing Units
3,608
Occupied Units
117
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,900
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,485
Median Rent
1984
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17551 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 171 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 186 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 217 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 249 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 250 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 17551, employing approximately 916 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,184,000.
116
Businesses
916
Employees
$33.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 24.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
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 17551 vs 17516 →
ZIP 17551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17603
Lancaster (17603)
61,973 residents
- 17601
Lancaster (17601)
49,779 residents
- 17551 10,857
Millersville (17551)
10,857 residents
- 17584 8,957
Willow Street (17584)
8,957 residents
- 17554 7,525
Mountville (17554)
7,525 residents
- 17368 7,322
Wrightsville (17368)
7,322 residents
- 17538 6,045
Landisville (17538)
6,045 residents
- 17520 4,686
East Petersburg (17520)
4,686 residents
- 17516 4,496
Conestoga (17516)
4,496 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17551 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17565
Pequea (17565)
$125,313 median income
- 17584
Willow Street (17584)
$108,723 median income
- 17516
Conestoga (17516)
$103,942 median income
- 17601
Lancaster (17601)
$102,435 median income
- 17582
Washington Boro (17582)
$100,263 median income
- 17554
Mountville (17554)
$98,431 median income
- 17520
East Petersburg (17520)
$93,235 median income
- 17368
Wrightsville (17368)
$92,694 median income
- 17538
Landisville (17538)
$86,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17551 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17516 | Conestoga, PA | 4,496 | 2.7 mi |
| 17603 | Lancaster, PA | 61,973 | 2.6 mi |
| 17582 | Washington Boro, PA | 2,026 | 3.9 mi |
| 17554 | Mountville, PA | 7,525 | 5.0 mi |
| 17565 | Pequea, PA | 2,537 | 5.9 mi |
| 17584 | Willow Street, PA | 8,957 | 5.9 mi |
| 17520 | East Petersburg, PA | 4,686 | 8.4 mi |
| 17368 | Wrightsville, PA | 7,322 | 7.7 mi |
| 17538 | Landisville, PA | 6,045 | 8.0 mi |
| 17601 | Lancaster, PA | 49,779 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17551, 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 (10,857 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 17551 in?
ZIP code 17551 (Millersville) 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 17551?
ZIP code 17551 in Millersville, PA has a population of 10,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17551?
The median household income in ZIP 17551 is $68,661, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17551?
The median home value in ZIP 17551 is $287,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17551 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17551?
ZIP code 17551 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17551 are: Other services (except public administration) (28), Health care and social assistance (14), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17551?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17551 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 17551?
In ZIP code 17551, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.5% 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 17551?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17551 is 21.7 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 17551?
In ZIP code 17551, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17551 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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