City

Mount Joy, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥19,747Population
💰$89,776Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$275,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic7.6%
Black1.4%
Asian1.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma168 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,788 (34.2%)
Some College1,628 (11.6%)
Associates1,370 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,384 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree4,681 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College11.6%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,776 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$275,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,225/mo
Total Housing Units8,684
Vacant Units298

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Mount Joy, PA

Mount Joy is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,747 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Mount Joy is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,776 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Joy is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,225 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Joy is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Joy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17552 19,747 $89,776 $275,600 $1,225 3.1% 43.3% 71.4%