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ZIP Code 17602

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

52,452
790/sq mi
$75,862
Median income
$271,700
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lancaster pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
790
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 52,452 residents across 66.4 square miles, a density of 790 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,862 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,791. Local economic indicators show a 12.7% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 17602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17602.

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 17602, 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

52,452

Population

66.4

Area (sq mi)

790

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17602?

37.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 15.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

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?

$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

How ZIP 17602 ranks nationally

Lancaster, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,862 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$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 17602 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 17602 ranks #2 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 17602 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 17602 ranks #9 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
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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Pop: 61,973
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Pop: 49,779
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Pop: 42,626
17522 standard
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Pop: 32,483
17022 standard
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Pop: 29,602
17545 standard
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Pop: 21,256

Related Areas

Lancaster County Lancaster, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17602 in? ▼
ZIP code 17602 (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 17602? ▼
ZIP code 17602 in Lancaster, PA has a population of 52,452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17602? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17602 is $75,862, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17602? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17602 is $271,700, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17602? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17602 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17602? ▼
ZIP code 17602 has 1,151 business establishments employing approximately 18,141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17602? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17602 are: Retail trade (227), Other services (except public administration) (140), Accommodation and food services (139). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17602? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17602 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 17602? ▼
In ZIP code 17602, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 17602? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17602 is 23.6 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 17602? ▼
In ZIP code 17602, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17602? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17602 is 12.7% 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.