City

Elizabethtown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥32,066Population
💰$79,075Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$272,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic5.7%
Black1.2%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma398 (1.9%)
HS Graduate7,399 (35.2%)
Some College2,135 (10.2%)
Associates2,082 (9.9%)
Bachelors2,046 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree6,969 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College10.2%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,075 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$272,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,381/mo
Total Housing Units12,950
Vacant Units410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,066 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Elizabethtown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,075 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elizabethtown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,381 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elizabethtown is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elizabethtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17022 32,066 $79,075 $272,700 $1,381 2.0% 42.9% 67.2%