ZIP Code 17606

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Lancaster · Lancaster County · Pennsylvania

Population
392

3,227/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
45.8%

Median age 91.1

Land area
0.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17606 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has a population of 392. 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 392 residents, producing a population density of 3,227 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 17606 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17606 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,208. The poverty rate stands at 40.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $2,208 per month, and 16.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 91.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 17606 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 →

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 17606, 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

392

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

3,227

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17606?

91.1

Median Age

10.1%

Male

89.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$27,208

Per Capita Income

40.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%

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

What does housing look like?

204

Total Housing Units

195

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

1.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 16.9%
Renter 83.1%

$2,208

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 17606, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,076,000.

8

Businesses

94

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 17606 vs 17601 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17601 Lancaster, PA 49,779 2.7 mi
17520 East Petersburg, PA 4,686 2.6 mi
17543 Lititz, PA 42,626 5.0 mi
17508 Brownstown, PA 423 4.6 mi
17540 Leola, PA 9,791 6.3 mi
17538 Landisville, PA 6,045 6.1 mi
17501 Akron, PA 4,307 6.1 mi
17603 Lancaster, PA 61,973 7.3 mi
17602 Lancaster, PA 52,452 7.4 mi
17505 Bird In Hand, PA 1,785 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17606 in?
ZIP code 17606 (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 17606?
ZIP code 17606 in Lancaster, PA has a population of 392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17606 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17606?
ZIP code 17606 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 94 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17606?
In ZIP code 17606, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17606?
In ZIP code 17606, approximately 16.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17606 is 40.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lancaster, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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