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Mountville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17554

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,525
928/sq mi
$98,431
Median income
$301,500
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mountville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
928
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17554 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,525 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 928 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17554 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,431 (26% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,346. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $301,500 (33% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,396 monthly, and 67.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 17554 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lancaster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 17554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17554.

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 17554, Mountville, 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

7,525

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

928

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17554?

38.7

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$98,431

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$44,346

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17554 ranks nationally

Mountville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,431 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,015

Total Housing Units

2,925

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$301,500

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,396

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17554 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 158
2021 +8.9% 172
2022 +9.6% 188
2023 +21.6% 229
2024 +6.0% 243

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 138 business establishments in ZIP 17554, employing approximately 2,711 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,067,000.

138

Businesses

2,711

Employees

$150.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 21 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 19 13.8%
Retail trade 15 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 7.3%
Finance and insurance 8 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.8%
Construction 7 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.1%
Wholesale trade 6 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 3.6%
Information 3 2.2%
Educational services 3 2.2%

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 17554 vs 17538 →

ZIP 17554 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 17554 ranks #6 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 17554 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 17554 ranks #4 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
17538 Landisville, PA 6,045 3.5 mi
17512 Columbia, PA 17,836 3.2 mi
17582 Washington Boro, PA 2,026 4.6 mi
17603 Lancaster, PA 61,973 4.3 mi
17551 Millersville, PA 10,857 5.0 mi
17520 East Petersburg, PA 4,686 5.7 mi
17545 Manheim, PA 21,256 9.2 mi
17601 Lancaster, PA 49,779 6.3 mi
17368 Wrightsville, PA 7,322 6.2 mi
17516 Conestoga, PA 4,496 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

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Pop: 61,973
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Pop: 52,452
17601 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 49,779
17543 standard
Lititz, PA
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 Mountville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17554 in? ▼
ZIP code 17554 (Mountville) 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 17554? ▼
ZIP code 17554 in Mountville, PA has a population of 7,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17554 is $98,431, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17554 is $301,500, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17554 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17554? ▼
ZIP code 17554 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 2,711 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17554? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17554 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Health care and social assistance (19), Retail trade (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17554? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17554 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 17554? ▼
In ZIP code 17554, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 17554? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17554 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17554? ▼
In ZIP code 17554, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17554 is 4.9% 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.