| ZIP Code | 17543 |
|---|---|
| City | Lititz |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 519 ft |
| Latitude | 40.181032 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.29538 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.6% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 422 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,017 (30%) |
| Some College | 2,660 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 3,063 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,528 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,377 (41.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,609 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $321,900 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,347/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,762 |
| Vacant Units | 733 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,762 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 733 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 17543 is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. With a population of 45,606, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 17543 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,609 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17543 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $321,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,347 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 17543 is primarily White (86.42%). Residents are well-educated — 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17543 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 17543 in Lititz, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,606 residents, a median household income of $94,609, and a median home value of $321,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.