| ZIP Code | 17552 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Joy |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 345 ft |
| Latitude | 40.108352 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.51092 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 168 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,788 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 1,628 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 1,370 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,384 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,681 (33.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,776 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,225/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,684 |
| Vacant Units | 298 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,684 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 298 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 17552 is located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. With a population of 19,747, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 17552 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,776 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17552 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,225 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 17552 is primarily White (86.51%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17552 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 17552 in Mount Joy, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,747 residents, a median household income of $89,776, and a median home value of $275,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.