| ZIP Code | 17527 |
|---|---|
| City | Gap |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 466 ft |
| Latitude | 40.016431 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.994145 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.05 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.0% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.5% ▼ 89% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (4.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,672 (49.6%) |
| Some College | 245 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 309 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 340 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 671 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,292 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $297,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,319/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,162 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,162 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.05 |
ZIP code 17527 is located in Gap, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. With a population of 6,479, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 17527 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,292 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17527 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $297,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,319 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 17527 is primarily White (93.47%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17527 stands at 0.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 17527 in Gap, PA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,479 residents, a median household income of $92,292, and a median home value of $297,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.