Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,274 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 118,436 (35.1%) |
| Some College | 36,615 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 33,354 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 30,515 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 112,607 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,107 ▲ 10% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $281,103 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,292/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 218,591 |
| Vacant Units | 7,432 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lancaster County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 73 ZIP codes spanning 62 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 555,236 residents. With a median age of 39.34, it is a middle-aged county.
Lancaster County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,107 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Lancaster County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $281,103 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,291. Homeownership rates are high at 70.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lancaster County are primarily White (79.78%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lancaster County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 73 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19501 | Adamstown | 950 | $80,000 | $226,700 | $1,023 | 1.8% | 35.3% |
| 17501 | Akron | 4,823 | $74,942 | $246,400 | $1,122 | 2.5% | 26.4% |
| 17502 | Bainbridge | 2,453 | $73,513 | $225,800 | $1,036 | 1.3% | 32.4% |
| 17504 | Bausman | 99 | $87,206 | $205,300 | — | 40.4% | 42.1% |
| 17505 | Bird In Hand | 2,036 | $109,514 | $373,600 | $1,609 | 4.4% | 19.9% |
| 17507 | Bowmansville | 183 | $75,673 | — | — | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| 17508 | Brownstown | 1,027 | $110,500 | $328,200 | — | 6.4% | 43.1% |
| 17509 | Christiana | 5,028 | $77,188 | $293,300 | $1,074 | 2.6% | 30.2% |
| 17512 | Columbia | 18,235 | $61,130 | $221,100 | $1,067 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| 17516 | Conestoga | 5,241 | $108,942 | $290,600 | $941 | 0.9% | 34.9% |
| 17517 | Denver | 15,045 | $99,688 | $281,200 | $1,229 | 3.2% | 35.5% |
| 17518 | Drumore | 1,371 | $59,352 | $314,700 | $723 | 9.7% | 20.9% |
| 17519 | East Earl | 6,868 | $95,205 | $321,000 | $1,494 | 1.2% | 25.4% |
| 17520 | East Petersburg | 5,001 | $86,489 | $252,800 | $1,370 | 2.6% | 45.2% |
| 17022 | Elizabethtown | 32,066 | $79,075 | $272,700 | $1,381 | 2.0% | 42.9% |
| 17522 | Ephrata | 33,601 | $71,865 | $263,600 | $1,171 | 3.4% | 34.1% |
| 17527 | Gap | 6,479 | $92,292 | $297,700 | $1,319 | 0.5% | 30.0% |
| 17529 | Gordonville | 4,924 | $72,679 | $351,000 | $1,162 | 0.9% | 37.4% |
| 17532 | Holtwood | 3,345 | $87,857 | $319,200 | $938 | 2.3% | 28.2% |
| 17535 | Kinzers | 2,651 | $105,506 | $346,700 | $1,297 | 0.0% | 15.7% |
| 17536 | Kirkwood | 3,680 | $69,500 | $329,500 | $1,321 | 1.6% | 32.5% |
| 17601 | Lancaster | 56,348 | $96,433 | $324,000 | $1,477 | 3.2% | 58.4% |
| 17602 | Lancaster | 51,461 | $71,752 | $250,600 | $1,272 | 6.3% | 41.1% |
| 17603 | Lancaster | 66,788 | $77,156 | $244,500 | $1,265 | 5.0% | 46.2% |
| 17538 | Landisville | 7,121 | $96,463 | $293,100 | $1,088 | 1.7% | 51.9% |
| 17540 | Leola | 11,172 | $83,229 | $319,800 | $1,329 | 4.9% | 46.4% |
| 17543 | Lititz | 45,606 | $94,609 | $321,900 | $1,347 | 2.3% | 49.6% |
| 17545 | Manheim | 23,257 | $87,589 | $271,600 | $1,325 | 2.6% | 40.2% |
| 17547 | Marietta | 9,100 | $90,801 | $243,000 | $1,139 | 4.3% | 41.9% |
| 17551 | Millersville | 11,884 | $69,729 | $273,000 | $1,412 | 4.1% | 43.8% |
| 17552 | Mount Joy | 19,747 | $89,776 | $275,600 | $1,225 | 3.1% | 43.3% |
| 17554 | Mountville | 7,561 | $95,516 | $270,600 | $1,346 | 3.6% | 42.1% |
| 17555 | Narvon | 6,694 | $108,010 | $358,900 | $1,484 | 0.3% | 33.1% |
| 17557 | New Holland | 15,229 | $78,717 | $262,100 | $1,273 | 1.5% | 33.0% |
| 17560 | New Providence | 5,452 | $63,963 | $231,100 | $1,065 | 1.2% | 25.7% |
| 17562 | Paradise | 4,187 | $105,117 | $340,800 | $1,087 | 1.2% | 27.4% |
| 17563 | Peach Bottom | 3,806 | $86,369 | $302,500 | $1,357 | 4.6% | 21.0% |
| 17565 | Pequea | 2,335 | $104,531 | $323,100 | $1,182 | 1.3% | 37.3% |
| 17566 | Quarryville | 12,276 | $73,545 | $284,300 | $1,229 | 3.0% | 31.1% |
| 17569 | Reinholds | 7,136 | $92,480 | $266,100 | $1,074 | 0.9% | 36.8% |
| 17570 | Rheems | 225 | $89,417 | $243,000 | — | 7.7% | 16.0% |
| 17572 | Ronks | 3,774 | $79,613 | $300,300 | $1,050 | 2.4% | 27.2% |
| 17578 | Stevens | 7,716 | $78,750 | $289,900 | $1,115 | 2.5% | 30.8% |
| 17579 | Strasburg | 6,373 | $82,298 | $323,500 | $1,056 | 3.2% | 44.6% |
| 17582 | Washington Boro | 1,711 | $104,659 | $288,500 | — | 1.0% | 29.5% |
| 17584 | Willow Street | 11,776 | $106,363 | $296,800 | $2,022 | 2.2% | 48.6% |