| ZIP Code | 17551 |
|---|---|
| City | Millersville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 280 ft |
| Latitude | 39.978498 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.372983 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.4 yrs ↓ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 18.7% ▲ 87% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 171 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,916 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 547 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 518 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 272 (4.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,183 (38.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,729 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $273,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,412/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,891 |
| Vacant Units | 117 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,891 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 117 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 17551 is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. With a population of 11,884, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 24.4 years. Economically, 17551 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,729 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17551 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $273,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,412 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.5%) and renters (43.5%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 17551 is primarily White (75.74%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17551 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 17551 in Millersville, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 11,884 residents, a median household income of $69,729, and a median home value of $273,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.