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Lancaster, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17601

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

49,779
577/sq mi
$102,435
Median income
$354,400
Median home value
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lancaster pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
577
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 49,779 residents across 86.3 square miles, a density of 577 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,435 (32% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $56,216. Poverty here runs at 5.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $354,400 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,552 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 17601 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lancaster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 17601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17601.

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 17601, Lancaster, 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

49,779

Population

86.3

Area (sq mi)

577

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17601?

42.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$102,435

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$56,216

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17601 ranks nationally

Lancaster, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,435 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

22,986

Total Housing Units

22,531

Occupied Units

455

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$354,400

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,552

Median Rent

1980

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17601 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 172
2021 +12.2% 193
2022 +16.4% 224
2023 +9.9% 247
2024 +6.5% 263

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 2,203 business establishments in ZIP 17601, employing approximately 55,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,224,202,000.

2,203

Businesses

55,145

Employees

$3.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 345 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 335 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 207 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 194 8.8%
Finance and insurance 185 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 172 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 132 6.0%
Construction 131 6.0%
Wholesale trade 121 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 110 5.0%
Manufacturing 95 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 49 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 41 1.9%
Information 36 1.6%
Educational services 34 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.6%

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 17601 vs 17606 →

ZIP 17601 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 17601 ranks #3 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 17601 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 17601 ranks #2 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
17606 Lancaster, PA 392 2.7 mi
17520 East Petersburg, PA 4,686 2.5 mi
17603 Lancaster, PA 61,973 4.6 mi
17538 Landisville, PA 6,045 5.5 mi
17543 Lititz, PA 42,626 7.7 mi
17602 Lancaster, PA 52,452 5.4 mi
17505 Bird In Hand, PA 1,785 6.6 mi
17554 Mountville, PA 7,525 6.3 mi
17508 Brownstown, PA 423 6.2 mi
17540 Leola, PA 9,791 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

17603 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 61,973
17602 standard
Lancaster, PA
Pop: 52,452
17543 standard
Lititz, PA
Pop: 42,626
17522 standard
Ephrata, PA
Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
Elizabethtown, PA
Pop: 29,602
17545 standard
Manheim, PA
Pop: 21,256

Related Areas

Lancaster County Lancaster, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17601 in? ▼
ZIP code 17601 (Lancaster) 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 17601? ▼
ZIP code 17601 in Lancaster, PA has a population of 49,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17601 is $102,435, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17601 is $354,400, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17601 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17601? ▼
ZIP code 17601 has 2,203 business establishments employing approximately 55,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17601 are: Retail trade (345), Health care and social assistance (335), Professional, scientific, and technical services (207). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17601 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 17601? ▼
In ZIP code 17601, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 17601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17601 is 20.6 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 17601? ▼
In ZIP code 17601, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17601 is 5.9% 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.