Lancaster, PA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 17601 serves a portion of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. This community is home to approximately 37,833 residents, with a median age of 40.2 years. The median household income of $57,711 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $213,530 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 75% owner-occupied and 25% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Lancaster is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 105 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 50% and an unemployment rate of 7.6%, 17601 reflects the economic character of Lancaster County in Pennsylvania.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 37,833 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,153 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $57,711 | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $213,530 | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 105 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ↑ 95% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.9% | ↑ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 50% | ↑ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,268 | — |