ZIP Code 17551
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Millersville · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 10,857
- Median income
- $68,661
- Median home value
- $287,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.5%
- Land area
- 26.1 sq mi
416/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 23.1
New York
ZIP code 17551 in Millersville, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,857. The median household income is $68,661, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $287,900, 4% above the US average. 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.1 square miles in Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,857 residents, producing a population density of 416 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17551 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17551 sits at $68,661 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,863. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $287,900 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,485 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17551 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,863
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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