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New Providence, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17560

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

5,118
123/sq mi
$62,169
Median income
$216,900
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Providence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17560 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Providence, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,118 residents across 41.6 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17560 reports a modest median household income of $62,169 (20% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,657. Poverty here runs at 2.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $216,900 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,155 monthly, and 89.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 17560 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 17560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Providence, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17560.

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 17560, New Providence, 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

5,118

Population

41.6

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17560?

41.2

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$62,169

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$29,657

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17560 ranks nationally

New Providence, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,169 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,928

Total Housing Units

1,928

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$216,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,155

Median Rent

1984

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

-14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17560 have decreased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 189
2021 +7.1% 202
2022 +26.5% 256
2023 +17.2% 300
2024 -14.8% 255

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 66 business establishments in ZIP 17560, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,678,000.

66

Businesses

326

Employees

$15.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 36.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 16.7%
Retail trade 7 10.6%
Manufacturing 5 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.6%

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 17560 vs 17584 →

ZIP 17560 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 17560 ranks #5 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 17560 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 17560 ranks #null 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
17584 Willow Street, PA 8,957 3.9 mi
17579 Strasburg, PA 5,935 4.1 mi
17565 Pequea, PA 2,537 5.6 mi
17566 Quarryville, PA 12,019 5.1 mi
17602 Lancaster, PA 52,452 7.3 mi
17532 Holtwood, PA 3,381 5.4 mi
17518 Drumore, PA 1,355 7.4 mi
17576 Smoketown, PA 129 8.9 mi
17572 Ronks, PA 3,859 7.8 mi
17516 Conestoga, PA 4,496 8.1 mi

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Pop: 52,452
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Pop: 49,779
17543 standard
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Pop: 42,626
17522 standard
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Pop: 32,483
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Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County New Providence, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17560 in? ▼
ZIP code 17560 (New Providence) 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 17560? ▼
ZIP code 17560 in New Providence, PA has a population of 5,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17560? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17560 is $62,169, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17560? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17560 is $216,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17560? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17560 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17560? ▼
ZIP code 17560 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17560? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17560 are: Construction (24), Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17560? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17560 decreased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 17560? ▼
In ZIP code 17560, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 17560? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17560 is 25.1 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 17560? ▼
In ZIP code 17560, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17560? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17560 is 2.6% 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.