ZIP Code 17602
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Lancaster · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 52,452
- Median income
- $75,862
- Median home value
- $271,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.5%
- Land area
- 66.4 sq mi
790/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
New York
ZIP code 17602 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has a population of 52,452. The median household income is $75,862, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $271,700, 2% below the US average. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17602 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.4 square miles in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 52,452 residents, producing a population density of 790 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 17602 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17602 sits at $75,862 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,791. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $271,700 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,326 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17602 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17602 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 17602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17602.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
227 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
140 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
139 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 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 17602, Lancaster, 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
52,452
Population
66.4
Area (sq mi)
790
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17602?
37.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
13.2%
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?
$75,862
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$36,791
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,959
Total Housing Units
19,265
Occupied Units
694
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$271,700
Median Home Value
+20% vs state
$1,326
Median Rent
1964
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17602 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 196 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 219 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 255 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 286 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 299 |
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 1,151 business establishments in ZIP 17602, employing approximately 18,141 people with a combined annual payroll of $870,772,000.
1,151
Businesses
18,141
Employees
$870.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 227 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 139 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 111 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 99 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.2% |
| Information | 24 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.3% |
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 17602 vs 17576 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17576 | Smoketown, PA | 129 | 3.0 mi |
| 17584 | Willow Street, PA | 8,957 | 4.0 mi |
| 17572 | Ronks, PA | 3,859 | 4.9 mi |
| 17505 | Bird In Hand, PA | 1,785 | 4.3 mi |
| 17603 | Lancaster, PA | 61,973 | 5.6 mi |
| 17560 | New Providence, PA | 5,118 | 7.3 mi |
| 17579 | Strasburg, PA | 5,935 | 5.3 mi |
| 17601 | Lancaster, PA | 49,779 | 5.4 mi |
| 17508 | Brownstown, PA | 423 | 7.7 mi |
| 17540 | Leola, PA | 9,791 | 6.4 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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