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Quarryville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17566

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

12,019
80/sq mi
$78,108
Median income
$306,200
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quarryville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17566 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quarryville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,019 residents across 151.2 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17566 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,108 (0% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,339. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $306,200 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,297 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17566, plus 6 more within Lancaster County, give a clearer read than the 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 17566

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quarryville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17566.

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 17566, Quarryville, 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

12,019

Population

151.2

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17566?

36.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$78,108

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$36,339

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17566 ranks nationally

Quarryville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,108 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,462

Total Housing Units

4,327

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$306,200

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,297

Median Rent

1979

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17566 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 179
2021 +7.1% 191
2022 +14.6% 219
2023 +6.3% 233
2024 +8.8% 254

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 375 business establishments in ZIP 17566, employing approximately 3,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,254,000.

375

Businesses

3,992

Employees

$172.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 76 20.3%
Retail trade 53 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 51 13.6%
Manufacturing 41 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 32 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 20 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 4.0%
Finance and insurance 14 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.2%
Wholesale trade 11 2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.3%
Information 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%

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 17566 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 17566 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17566 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 17566 ranks #7 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
17536 Kirkwood, PA 2,839 4.4 mi
17579 Strasburg, PA 5,935 6.3 mi
17560 New Providence, PA 5,118 5.1 mi
17572 Ronks, PA 3,859 9.6 mi
17563 Peach Bottom, PA 3,849 7.6 mi
17509 Christiana, PA 4,664 6.8 mi
17562 Paradise, PA 4,464 7.9 mi
17532 Holtwood, PA 3,381 7.9 mi
17518 Drumore, PA 1,355 7.3 mi
19362 Nottingham, PA 5,815 9.1 mi

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Related Areas

Lancaster County Quarryville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17566 in? ▼
ZIP code 17566 (Quarryville) 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 17566? ▼
ZIP code 17566 in Quarryville, PA has a population of 12,019 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17566? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17566 is $78,108, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17566? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17566 is $306,200, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17566? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17566 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17566? ▼
ZIP code 17566 has 375 business establishments employing approximately 3,992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17566? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17566 are: Construction (76), Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17566? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17566 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 17566? ▼
In ZIP code 17566, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 17566? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17566 is 25.5 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 17566? ▼
In ZIP code 17566, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17566? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17566 is 7.9% 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.