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Stevens, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17578

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

7,485
189/sq mi
$81,990
Median income
$314,900
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17578 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17578 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stevens, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,485 residents across 39.7 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17578 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,990 (5% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,053. Poverty here runs at 11.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $314,900 (39% above the state average), median rent at $1,205 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17578 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 17578

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stevens, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17578.

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 17578, Stevens, 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

7,485

Population

39.7

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17578?

38.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$81,990

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$33,053

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17578 ranks nationally

Stevens, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,990 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,453

Total Housing Units

2,438

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$314,900

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,205

Median Rent

1983

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

-8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17578 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 168
2021 +13.2% 190
2022 +10.4% 210
2023 +19.7% 251
2024 -8.2% 231

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 135 business establishments in ZIP 17578, employing approximately 1,405 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,669,000.

135

Businesses

1,405

Employees

$73.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 25.2%
Other services (except public administration) 18 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 8.9%
Retail trade 11 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 8.2%
Manufacturing 10 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.2%
Finance and insurance 4 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.0%

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 17578 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 17578 ranks #4 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 17578 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 17578 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
17517 Denver, PA 15,391 2.3 mi
17522 Ephrata, PA 32,483 3.4 mi
17501 Akron, PA 4,307 5.0 mi
17569 Reinholds, PA 5,448 4.8 mi
19501 Adamstown, PA 1,047 5.7 mi
17039 Kleinfeltersville, PA 37 6.3 mi
17540 Leola, PA 9,791 8.7 mi
17508 Brownstown, PA 423 7.4 mi
19551 Robesonia, PA 5,034 9.6 mi
17507 Bowmansville, PA 62 7.9 mi

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Related Areas

Lancaster County Stevens, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17578 in? ▼
ZIP code 17578 (Stevens) 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 17578? ▼
ZIP code 17578 in Stevens, PA has a population of 7,485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17578? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17578 is $81,990, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17578? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17578 is $314,900, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17578? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17578 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17578? ▼
ZIP code 17578 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17578? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17578 are: Construction (34), Other services (except public administration) (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17578? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17578 decreased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 17578? ▼
In ZIP code 17578, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 17578? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17578 is 21.0 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 17578? ▼
In ZIP code 17578, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17578? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17578 is 11.1% 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.