ZIP Code 17602 -- Lancaster, PA

Lancaster | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
52,217
Unknown
Median Income
$75,862
Home Value
$271,700
Median Rent
$1,326
Median Age
37.70
Diversity Index
71.90
Very High
Cost of Living
102.4
about average
Unemployment
6.4%

About ZIP Code 17602

ZIP code 17602 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a unknown area with a population of 52,217. The median household income is $75,862, which is This is 1% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $271,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.6x . The cost of living is about average with an index of 102.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.70 years. Approximately 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lancaster, PA.

Population & Age

Total Population
52,217
Median Age
37.70
Male Population
25,621
49.1%
Female Population
26,596
50.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
71.90 Very High
White
57.6%
Black or African American
15.3%
Hispanic or Latino
31.3%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
13.9%
Other Race
10.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$75,862
Mean Household Income
$96,937
Per Capita Income
$36,791
Below Poverty Line
12.7%

This is 1% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$271,700
Median Rent
$1,326
Total Housing Units
19,959
Occupied Units
19,265
Vacant Units
694
3.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1964
Owner Occupied
58.3%
Renter Occupied
41.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.6x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 58.3% Renter 41.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 11.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
27,832
Employment Rate
93.6%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
69.4%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
2.6%
Work from Home
8.8%

Cost of Living Index

102.4
about average

The cost of living in ZIP code 17602 is 2.4% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Lancaster

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
17606 404 N/A N/A

Other ZIP Codes in Lancaster

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
17603 Rohrerstown 67,571 $77,084
17601 Neffsville 56,382 $102,435
17543 Brunnerville 45,912 $97,435
17522 Ephrata 33,852 $74,828
17022 Elizabethtown 31,908 $86,767
17545 Manheim 23,556 $84,704

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 17602

ZIP code 17602 (Lancaster, PA) has a total population of 52,217 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 17602 is $75,862 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 1% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 17602 is primarily located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (PA). It falls within Lancaster County.

The median home value in ZIP code 17602 is $271,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,326.

The median age in ZIP code 17602 is 37.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 17602 has a cost of living index of 102.42 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is about average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 17602, 31.47% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 11.78% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 17602 is 6.37%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 8.76% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.