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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
$68,661
Median income
$287,900
Median home value
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,863. Poverty here runs at 21.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $287,900 (27% above the state average), median rent at $1,485 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.8%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17551?

23.1

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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

How ZIP 17551 ranks nationally

Millersville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,661 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%

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

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$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

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ZIP 17551 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 17551 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 17551 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 17551 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

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Pop: 61,973
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Pop: 52,452
17601 standard
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Pop: 49,779
17543 standard
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Pop: 42,626
17522 standard
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Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
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Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Millersville, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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