City

East Petersburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,001Population
💰$86,489Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$252,800Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 9%Asian: 2.9%Other: 6.2%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic9.0%
Asian2.9%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,272 (35.2%)
Some College480 (13.3%)
Associates227 (6.3%)
Bachelors271 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,361 (37.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 37.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate37.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,489 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$252,800 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,370/mo
Total Housing Units2,221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About East Petersburg, PA

East Petersburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,001 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, East Petersburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,489 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in East Petersburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,370 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Petersburg is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17520 5,001 $86,489 $252,800 $1,370 2.6% 45.2% 89.2%