| ZIP Code | 17582 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington Boro |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 363 ft |
| Latitude | 39.988249 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.454665 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.5% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 79% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 507 (43.2%) |
| Some College | 96 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 225 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 68 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 278 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,659 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $288,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 695 |
| Vacant Units | 8 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 695 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 8 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 17582 is located in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. With a population of 1,711, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 17582 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,659 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17582 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $288,500 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 17582 is primarily White (96.96%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17582 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 94%.
Overall, ZIP code 17582 in Washington Boro, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,711 residents, a median household income of $104,659, and a median home value of $288,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.