Terre Hill, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17581
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 951
- 1,097/sq mi High-density area
- $285,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Terre Hill pairs above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,097
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17581 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17581 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terre Hill, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home to just 951 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 1,097 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 17581, but per-capita income is $71,626. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $285,200 (25% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $842; 52.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17581 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 17581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terre Hill, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
73housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 17581 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17522
Ephrata (17522)
32,483 residents
- 17517
Denver (17517)
15,391 residents
- 17557
New Holland (17557)
13,811 residents
- 19540 11,723
Mohnton (19540)
11,723 residents
- 17555 7,525
Narvon (17555)
7,525 residents
- 17519 6,824
East Earl (17519)
6,824 residents
- 17569 5,448
Reinholds (17569)
5,448 residents
- 17529 4,317
Gordonville (17529)
4,317 residents
- 19501 1,047
Adamstown (19501)
1,047 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17581 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17581 in?
ZIP code 17581 (Terre Hill) 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 17581?
ZIP code 17581 in Terre Hill, PA has a population of 951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17581?
The median home value in ZIP 17581 is $285,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17581?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17581 is White at 88.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17581?
ZIP code 17581 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17581?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17581 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17581?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17581 increased by 9.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17581?
In ZIP code 17581, approximately 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17581?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17581 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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