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Narvon, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17555

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

7,525
83/sq mi
$116,429
Median income
$392,900
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Narvon pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17555 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Narvon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,525 residents across 90.4 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17555 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,429 (50% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,771. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $392,900 (73% above the state average), median rent at $1,833 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17555 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 17555

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Narvon, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17555.

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 17555, Narvon, 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

90.4

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17555?

36.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$116,429

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$40,771

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17555 ranks nationally

Narvon, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,429 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,278

Total Housing Units

2,196

Occupied Units

82

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$392,900

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,833

Median Rent

1986

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17555 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 174
2021 +7.5% 187
2022 +13.8% 212
2023 +22.8% 261
2024 +2.5% 267

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 163 business establishments in ZIP 17555, employing approximately 1,089 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,637,000.

163

Businesses

1,089

Employees

$57.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 60 36.8%
Manufacturing 28 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.4%
Retail trade 16 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 3.1%
Wholesale trade 4 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.5%

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 17555 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 17555 ranks #4 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 17555 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 17555 ranks the highest of 8 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
17519 East Earl, PA 6,824 3.3 mi
19540 Mohnton, PA 11,723 8.0 mi
19344 Honey Brook, PA 11,919 5.1 mi
19543 Morgantown, PA 5,905 5.1 mi
17581 Terre Hill, PA 951 5.2 mi
17507 Bowmansville, PA 62 6.0 mi
17557 New Holland, PA 13,811 5.9 mi
17527 Gap, PA 6,080 7.6 mi
17535 Kinzers, PA 2,458 8.9 mi
19316 Brandamore, PA 186 8.1 mi

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Related Areas

Lancaster County Narvon, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17555 in? ▼
ZIP code 17555 (Narvon) 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 17555? ▼
ZIP code 17555 in Narvon, PA has a population of 7,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17555? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17555 is $116,429, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17555? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17555 is $392,900, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17555? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17555 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17555? ▼
ZIP code 17555 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 1,089 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17555? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17555 are: Construction (60), Manufacturing (28), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17555? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17555 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 17555? ▼
In ZIP code 17555, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 17555? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17555 is 25.2 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 17555? ▼
In ZIP code 17555, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17555? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17555 is 4.3% 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.