City

Christiana, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,028Population
💰$77,188Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂28.1Median Age
🏠$293,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.3%
Asian0.8%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
17%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.34
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.4%)
HS Graduate827 (43.9%)
Some College286 (15.2%)
Associates175 (9.3%)
Bachelors196 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree373 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College15.2%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,188 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$293,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,074/mo
Total Housing Units1,505
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
67%
About Christiana, PA

Christiana is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,028 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.1 years.

Economically, Christiana is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,188 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Christiana is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,074 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Christiana is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.34%).

Christiana, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Christiana
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17509 5,028 $77,188 $293,300 $1,074 2.6% 30.2% 66.4%