| ZIP Code | 17602 |
|---|---|
| City | Lancaster |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 402 ft |
| Latitude | 40.014623 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.246351 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,038 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,772 (31.7%) |
| Some College | 3,894 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 3,459 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,903 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,750 (31.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,752 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $250,600 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,272/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,472 |
| Vacant Units | 773 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,472 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 773 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 17602 is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. With a population of 51,461, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 17602 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,752 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17602 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $250,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,272 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.5%) and renters (42.5%). Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 17602 is majority White (51.96%). Residents are well-educated — 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17602 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 17602 in Lancaster, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 51,461 residents, a median household income of $71,752, and a median home value of $250,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.