Strasburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17579
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,935
- 165/sq mi High-density area
- $91,621
- Median income Above-median income area
- $349,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Strasburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 165
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17579 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17579 (Strasburg, PA) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.8 in 2023 to 257.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17579 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,935 residents across 36.1 square miles, a density of 165 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17579 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,621 (18% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,609. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $349,400 (54% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,048.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17579 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 17579
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strasburg, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$34,609
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17579 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Strasburg, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,621 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,322housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 17579 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17602
Lancaster (17602)
52,452 residents
- 17566 12,019
Quarryville (17566)
12,019 residents
- 17540 9,791
Leola (17540)
9,791 residents
- 17584 8,957
Willow Street (17584)
8,957 residents
- 17579 5,935
Strasburg (17579)
5,935 residents
- 17560 5,118
New Providence (17560)
5,118 residents
- 17562 4,464
Paradise (17562)
4,464 residents
- 17529 4,317
Gordonville (17529)
4,317 residents
- 17572 3,859
Ronks (17572)
3,859 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17579 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17579 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17584
Willow Street (17584)
$108,723 median income
- 17562
Paradise (17562)
$108,462 median income
- 17505
Bird In Hand (17505)
$96,583 median income
- 17540
Leola (17540)
$91,895 median income
- 17579
Strasburg (17579)
$91,621 median income
- 17572
Ronks (17572)
$80,804 median income
- 17529
Gordonville (17529)
$80,050 median income
- 17566
Quarryville (17566)
$78,108 median income
- 17602
Lancaster (17602)
$75,862 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17579 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17579, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,935 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17579 in?
ZIP code 17579 (Strasburg) 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 17579?
ZIP code 17579 in Strasburg, PA has a population of 5,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17579?
The median household income in ZIP 17579 is $91,621, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17579?
The median home value in ZIP 17579 is $349,400, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17579 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17579?
ZIP code 17579 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17579?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17579 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17579?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17579 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 17579?
In ZIP code 17579, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 17579?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17579 is 24.8 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 17579?
In ZIP code 17579, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17579 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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