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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
$91,621
Median income
$349,400
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,609. Local economic indicators show a 9.5% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $349,400 (54% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,048 monthly, and 75.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 17579 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 17579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strasburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17579.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17579?

37.9

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 17579 ranks nationally

Strasburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,621 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$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

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ZIP 17579 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 17579 ranks #5 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 17579 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 17579 ranks #5 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
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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Pop: 52,452
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Pop: 49,779
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Pop: 42,626
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Pop: 29,602

Related Areas

Lancaster County Strasburg, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.