City

Kirkwood, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,680Population
💰$69,500Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$329,500Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.33
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma66 (4.6%)
HS Graduate548 (38.1%)
Some College155 (10.8%)
Associates203 (14.1%)
Bachelors99 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree369 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College10.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,500 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$329,500 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,321/mo
Total Housing Units1,150
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Kirkwood, PA

Kirkwood is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,680 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Kirkwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,500 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kirkwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $329,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,321 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kirkwood is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.53%).

Kirkwood, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Kirkwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17536 3,680 $69,500 $329,500 $1,321 1.6% 32.5% 89.0%