ZIP Code 17552
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Mount Joy · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 17,831
- Median income
- $97,683
- Median home value
- $292,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.3%
- Land area
- 84.0 sq mi
212/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.8
New York
ZIP code 17552 in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania has a population of 17,831. The median household income is $97,683, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $292,500, 5% above the US average. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17552 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.0 square miles in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 17,831 residents, producing a population density of 212 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 17552 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17552 sits at $97,683 (25% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $50,162. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $292,500 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,360 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17552 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17552 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 17552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$50,162
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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