Mount Joy, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17552
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,831
- 212/sq mi High-density area
- $97,683
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Joy pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 212
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17552 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 17552 (Mount Joy, PA) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.0 in 2023 to 247.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17552 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,831 residents across 84.0 square miles, a density of 212 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17552 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,683 (25% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,162. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $292,500 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 71.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,360.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17552 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 17552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Joy, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17552.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
34 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 17552, Mount Joy, 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
17,831
Population
84.0
Area (sq mi)
212
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17552?
43.8
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.9%
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?
$97,683
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$50,162
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17552 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mount Joy, 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)
$97,683 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
8,653housing units
8,653
Total Housing Units
8,368
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,500
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,360
Median Rent
1990
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17552 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 186 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 217 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 238 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 247 |
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 422 business establishments in ZIP 17552, employing approximately 7,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,046,000.
422
Businesses
7,050
Employees
$364.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 48 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Information | 9 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
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 17552 vs 17570 →
ZIP 17552 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
21,256 residents
- 17512
Columbia (17512)
17,836 residents
- 17552
Mount Joy (17552)
17,831 residents
- 17554 7,525
Mountville (17554)
7,525 residents
- 17547 7,378
Marietta (17547)
7,378 residents
- 17368 7,322
Wrightsville (17368)
7,322 residents
- 17538 6,045
Landisville (17538)
6,045 residents
- 17550 790
Maytown (17550)
790 residents
- 17317 755
East Prospect (17317)
755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17552 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17552 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17554
Mountville (17554)
$98,431 median income
- 17552
Mount Joy (17552)
$97,683 median income
- 17368
Wrightsville (17368)
$92,694 median income
- 17547
Marietta (17547)
$92,199 median income
- 17570
Rheems (17570)
$90,833 median income
- 17317
East Prospect (17317)
$88,906 median income
- 17538
Landisville (17538)
$86,719 median income
- 17041
Lawn (17041)
$86,397 median income
- 17545
Manheim (17545)
$84,704 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17552 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17570 | Rheems, PA | 291 | 3.4 mi |
| 17512 | Columbia, PA | 17,836 | 4.9 mi |
| 17550 | Maytown, PA | 790 | 4.4 mi |
| 17547 | Marietta, PA | 7,378 | 4.8 mi |
| 17538 | Landisville, PA | 6,045 | 5.2 mi |
| 17368 | Wrightsville, PA | 7,322 | 8.6 mi |
| 17041 | Lawn, PA | 213 | 7.6 mi |
| 17545 | Manheim, PA | 21,256 | 6.1 mi |
| 17317 | East Prospect, PA | 755 | 9.5 mi |
| 17554 | Mountville, PA | 7,525 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17552, 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 (17,831 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 17552 in?
ZIP code 17552 (Mount Joy) 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 17552?
ZIP code 17552 in Mount Joy, PA has a population of 17,831 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17552?
The median household income in ZIP 17552 is $97,683, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17552?
The median home value in ZIP 17552 is $292,500, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17552?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17552 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17552?
ZIP code 17552 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 7,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17552?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17552 are: Other services (except public administration) (69), Retail trade (53), Construction (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17552?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17552 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 17552?
In ZIP code 17552, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 17552?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17552 is 24.3 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 17552?
In ZIP code 17552, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17552?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17552 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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