New Holland, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17557
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,811
- 164/sq mi High-density area
- $82,491
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Holland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 164
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17557 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17557 (New Holland, PA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.2 in 2023 to 267.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17557 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,811 residents across 84.1 square miles, a density of 164 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17557 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,491 (6% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,596. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $286,500 (26% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 67.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,216.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17557 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 17557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Holland, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,596
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17557 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
New Holland, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,491 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,617housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 17557 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17557
New Holland (17557)
13,811 residents
- 17540
Leola (17540)
9,791 residents
- 17555
Narvon (17555)
7,525 residents
- 17519
East Earl (17519)
6,824 residents
- 17562 4,464
Paradise (17562)
4,464 residents
- 17529 4,317
Gordonville (17529)
4,317 residents
- 17535 2,458
Kinzers (17535)
2,458 residents
- 17505 1,785
Bird In Hand (17505)
1,785 residents
- 19501 1,047
Adamstown (19501)
1,047 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17557 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17555
Narvon (17555)
$116,429 median income
- 19501
Adamstown (19501)
$110,179 median income
- 17535
Kinzers (17535)
$108,774 median income
- 17562
Paradise (17562)
$108,462 median income
- 17505
Bird In Hand (17505)
$96,583 median income
- 17519
East Earl (17519)
$96,250 median income
- 17540
Leola (17540)
$91,895 median income
- 17557
New Holland (17557)
$82,491 median income
- 17529
Gordonville (17529)
$80,050 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17557 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17557, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,811 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17557 in?
ZIP code 17557 (New Holland) 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 17557?
ZIP code 17557 in New Holland, PA has a population of 13,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17557?
The median household income in ZIP 17557 is $82,491, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17557?
The median home value in ZIP 17557 is $286,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17557 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17557?
ZIP code 17557 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 11,316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17557 are: Construction (86), Retail trade (82), Manufacturing (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17557?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17557 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 17557?
In ZIP code 17557, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 17557?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17557 is 21.6 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 17557?
In ZIP code 17557, 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 17557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17557 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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