Washington Boro, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17582
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,026
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,263
- Median income Above-median income area
- $304,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington Boro pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17582 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 17582 (Washington Boro, PA) rose +7.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.1 in 2023 to 283.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17582 covers 23.0 square miles in Washington Boro, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,026 residents on file, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17582 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,263 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,872. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $304,800 (34% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,425.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17582 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 17582
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington Boro, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17582.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail 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 17582, Washington Boro, 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
2,026
Population
23.0
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17582?
44.3
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$100,263
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$49,872
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17582 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Washington Boro, 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)
$100,263 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
653housing units
653
Total Housing Units
640
Occupied Units
13
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,800
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,425
Median Rent
1974
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17582 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +13.4% | 193 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 204 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 235 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 263 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 283 |
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 36 business establishments in ZIP 17582, employing approximately 240 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,919,000.
36
Businesses
240
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 25.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 22.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.3% |
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 17582 vs 17551 →
ZIP 17582 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17603
Lancaster (17603)
61,973 residents
- 17512 17,836
Columbia (17512)
17,836 residents
- 17551 10,857
Millersville (17551)
10,857 residents
- 17554 7,525
Mountville (17554)
7,525 residents
- 17368 7,322
Wrightsville (17368)
7,322 residents
- 17538 6,045
Landisville (17538)
6,045 residents
- 17366 5,499
Windsor (17366)
5,499 residents
- 17516 4,496
Conestoga (17516)
4,496 residents
- 17309 2,086
Brogue (17309)
2,086 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17582 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17582 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17516
Conestoga (17516)
$103,942 median income
- 17582
Washington Boro (17582)
$100,263 median income
- 17554
Mountville (17554)
$98,431 median income
- 17368
Wrightsville (17368)
$92,694 median income
- 17317
East Prospect (17317)
$88,906 median income
- 17538
Landisville (17538)
$86,719 median income
- 17309
Brogue (17309)
$84,917 median income
- 17366
Windsor (17366)
$83,448 median income
- 17603
Lancaster (17603)
$77,084 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17582 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17551 | Millersville, PA | 10,857 | 3.9 mi |
| 17317 | East Prospect, PA | 755 | 4.1 mi |
| 17368 | Wrightsville, PA | 7,322 | 3.9 mi |
| 17554 | Mountville, PA | 7,525 | 4.6 mi |
| 17512 | Columbia, PA | 17,836 | 4.9 mi |
| 17516 | Conestoga, PA | 4,496 | 4.4 mi |
| 17309 | Brogue, PA | 2,086 | 7.1 mi |
| 17603 | Lancaster, PA | 61,973 | 5.7 mi |
| 17538 | Landisville, PA | 6,045 | 8.1 mi |
| 17366 | Windsor, PA | 5,499 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17582, 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 (2,026 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 17582 in?
ZIP code 17582 (Washington Boro) 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 17582?
ZIP code 17582 in Washington Boro, PA has a population of 2,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17582?
The median household income in ZIP 17582 is $100,263, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17582?
The median home value in ZIP 17582 is $304,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17582?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17582 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17582?
ZIP code 17582 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17582?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17582 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Construction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17582?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17582 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 17582?
In ZIP code 17582, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 17582?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17582 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17582?
In ZIP code 17582, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17582?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17582 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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