ZIP Code 17579
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Strasburg · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,935
- Median income
- $91,621
- Median home value
- $349,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.2%
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi
165/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
New York
ZIP code 17579 in Strasburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,935. The median household income is $91,621, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $349,400, 26% above the US average. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.1 square miles in Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,935 residents, producing a population density of 165 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17579 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17579 sits at $91,621 (18% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,609. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $349,400 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,048 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17579 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17579
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17579.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17579, Strasburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,935
Population
36.1
Area (sq mi)
165
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17579?
37.9
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$91,621
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$34,609
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,322
Total Housing Units
2,288
Occupied Units
34
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,400
Median Home Value
+54% vs state
$1,048
Median Rent
1981
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
-1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17579 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 179 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 192 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 224 |
| 2023 | +16.7% | 261 |
| 2024 | -1.1% | 258 |
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 143 business establishments in ZIP 17579, employing approximately 1,305 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,330,000.
143
Businesses
1,305
Employees
$56.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 26.6% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.1% |
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 17579 vs 17572 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17572 | Ronks, PA | 3,859 | 3.8 mi |
| 17584 | Willow Street, PA | 8,957 | 4.5 mi |
| 17560 | New Providence, PA | 5,118 | 4.1 mi |
| 17576 | Smoketown, PA | 129 | 5.6 mi |
| 17562 | Paradise, PA | 4,464 | 4.9 mi |
| 17505 | Bird In Hand, PA | 1,785 | 7.1 mi |
| 17566 | Quarryville, PA | 12,019 | 6.3 mi |
| 17602 | Lancaster, PA | 52,452 | 5.3 mi |
| 17540 | Leola, PA | 9,791 | 9.6 mi |
| 17529 | Gordonville, PA | 4,317 | 7.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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