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Ronks, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17572

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

3,859
86/sq mi
$80,804
Median income
$288,800
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
86
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17572 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17572 covers 45.1 square miles in Ronks, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,859 residents on file, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17572 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,804 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,831. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. Median home value sits at $288,800 (27% above the state average), median rent at $1,015 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 27 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 17572 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 17572

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ronks, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17572.

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 17572, Ronks, 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

3,859

Population

45.1

Area (sq mi)

86

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17572?

36.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
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 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$80,804

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$33,831

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17572 ranks nationally

Ronks, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,804 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,230

Total Housing Units

1,208

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$288,800

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,015

Median Rent

1963

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

+29.3%

YoY Change (2023)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17572 have increased 29.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +14.8% 156
2020 -1.3% 154
2021 +8.4% 167
2022 +7.3% 179
2023 +29.3% 232

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 153 business establishments in ZIP 17572, employing approximately 1,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,809,000.

153

Businesses

1,891

Employees

$78.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 22.9%
Retail trade 32 20.9%
Accommodation and food services 24 15.7%
Manufacturing 20 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.0%

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 17572 vs 17576 →

ZIP 17572 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 17572 ranks #8 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 17572 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 17572 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
17576 Smoketown, PA 129 3.1 mi
17579 Strasburg, PA 5,935 3.8 mi
17529 Gordonville, PA 4,317 3.5 mi
17505 Bird In Hand, PA 1,785 4.1 mi
17562 Paradise, PA 4,464 4.0 mi
17602 Lancaster, PA 52,452 4.9 mi
17535 Kinzers, PA 2,458 6.0 mi
17540 Leola, PA 9,791 6.3 mi
17566 Quarryville, PA 12,019 9.6 mi
17584 Willow Street, PA 8,957 6.9 mi

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Related Areas

Lancaster County Ronks, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17572 in? ▼
ZIP code 17572 (Ronks) 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 17572? ▼
ZIP code 17572 in Ronks, PA has a population of 3,859 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17572? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17572 is $80,804, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17572? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17572 is $288,800, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17572? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17572 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17572? ▼
ZIP code 17572 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17572? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17572 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (32), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17572? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17572 increased by 29.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 17572? ▼
In ZIP code 17572, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 17572? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17572 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17572? ▼
In ZIP code 17572, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17572? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17572 is 9.3% 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.