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 High-density area
- $102,435
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17601 (Lancaster, PA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.7 in 2023 to 262.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,216. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $354,400 (56% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,552.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 17601 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 17601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
345 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
335 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
207 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
194 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
185 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17601?
42.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
9.5%
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?
$102,435
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
22,986housing units
22,986
Total Housing Units
22,531
Occupied Units
455
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,400
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17603
Lancaster (17603)
61,973 residents
- 17602
Lancaster (17602)
52,452 residents
- 17601
Lancaster (17601)
49,779 residents
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
42,626 residents
- 17540 9,791
Leola (17540)
9,791 residents
- 17554 7,525
Mountville (17554)
7,525 residents
- 17538 6,045
Landisville (17538)
6,045 residents
- 17520 4,686
East Petersburg (17520)
4,686 residents
- 17505 1,785
Bird In Hand (17505)
1,785 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17601 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17508
Brownstown (17508)
$104,597 median income
- 17601
Lancaster (17601)
$102,435 median income
- 17554
Mountville (17554)
$98,431 median income
- 17543
Lititz (17543)
$97,435 median income
- 17505
Bird In Hand (17505)
$96,583 median income
- 17520
East Petersburg (17520)
$93,235 median income
- 17540
Leola (17540)
$91,895 median income
- 17538
Landisville (17538)
$86,719 median income
- 17603
Lancaster (17603)
$77,084 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17601, 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 (49,779 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 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.
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