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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
$97,683
Median income
$292,500
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $50,162. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Median home value sits at $292,500 (29% above the state average), median rent at $1,360 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17552?

43.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

How ZIP 17552 ranks nationally

Mount Joy, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,683 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$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

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ZIP 17552 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 17552 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 17552 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 17552 ranks #2 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
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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Related Areas

Lancaster County Mount Joy, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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