ZIP Code 17557
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New Holland · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 13,811
- Median income
- $82,491
- Median home value
- $286,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.5%
- Land area
- 84.1 sq mi
164/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
New York
ZIP code 17557 in New Holland, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,811. The median household income is $82,491, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $286,500, 3% above the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17557 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.1 square miles in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,811 residents, producing a population density of 164 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 17557 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17557 sits at $82,491 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,596. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $286,500 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,216 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17557 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17557 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 17557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17557.
- Construction
Construction
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 31
Health care and social assistance
31 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 17557, New Holland, 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
13,811
Population
84.1
Area (sq mi)
164
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17557?
40.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
3.3%
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?
$82,491
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$38,596
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 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?
5,617
Total Housing Units
5,411
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,500
Median Home Value
+26% vs state
$1,216
Median Rent
1978
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17557 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 171 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 189 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 218 |
| 2023 | +14.9% | 250 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 268 |
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 518 business establishments in ZIP 17557, employing approximately 11,316 people with a combined annual payroll of $715,447,000.
518
Businesses
11,316
Employees
$715.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 86 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 76 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 17557 vs 17581 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17581 | Terre Hill, PA | 951 | 4.1 mi |
| 17529 | Gordonville, PA | 4,317 | 4.5 mi |
| 17519 | East Earl, PA | 6,824 | 3.9 mi |
| 17540 | Leola, PA | 9,791 | 6.0 mi |
| 17535 | Kinzers, PA | 2,458 | 6.8 mi |
| 17555 | Narvon, PA | 7,525 | 5.9 mi |
| 17562 | Paradise, PA | 4,464 | 8.7 mi |
| 17507 | Bowmansville, PA | 62 | 7.3 mi |
| 19501 | Adamstown, PA | 1,047 | 9.8 mi |
| 17505 | Bird In Hand, PA | 1,785 | 6.9 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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