ZIP Code 17581
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Terre Hill · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 951
- Median home value
- $285,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 0.0%
- Land area
- 0.9 sq mi
1,097/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 68.3
New York
ZIP code 17581 in Terre Hill, Pennsylvania has a population of 951. Median home value is $285,200, 3% above the US average. 0
ZIP code 17581 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Terre Hill, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 951 residents, producing a population density of 1,097 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 17581 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17581 sits at —, while per-capita income is $71,626. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $285,200 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 52.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17581 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17581 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 17581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17581.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 17581, Terre Hill, 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
951
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
1,097
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17581?
68.3
Median Age
57.8%
Male
42.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$71,626
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
73
Total Housing Units
73
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,200
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$842
Median Rent
1938
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2022)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17581 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 147 |
| 2019 | -0.7% | 146 |
| 2020 | +16.1% | 169 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 193 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 210 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 17581, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,698,000.
26
Businesses
248
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
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 17581 vs 17519 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17519 | East Earl, PA | 6,824 | 1.9 mi |
| 17507 | Bowmansville, PA | 62 | 3.2 mi |
| 17557 | New Holland, PA | 13,811 | 4.1 mi |
| 19501 | Adamstown, PA | 1,047 | 5.8 mi |
| 17555 | Narvon, PA | 7,525 | 5.2 mi |
| 17522 | Ephrata, PA | 32,483 | 6.5 mi |
| 17569 | Reinholds, PA | 5,448 | 8.0 mi |
| 19540 | Mohnton, PA | 11,723 | 7.0 mi |
| 17517 | Denver, PA | 15,391 | 7.4 mi |
| 17529 | Gordonville, PA | 4,317 | 8.6 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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