Lancaster, PA ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Lancaster, Pennsylvania: 17603, 17601, 17602 and 17606. Together they are home to 176,574 residents in 69,239 households. That is more than the 57,719 people counted inside Lancaster city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $75,862 in 17602 to $102,435 in 17601.
Lancaster city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 57,719 |
| Households | 21,971 |
| Median household income | $63,690 |
| Median home value | $219,500 |
| Median age | 32.2 |
| Median rent | $1,240 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 176,574 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 69,239 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $75,862 (17602) to $102,435 (17601) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $85,016 |
| Homeowners | 64.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 129 routes, 70,032 homes (3 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lancaster: 17601 ($102,435)
- Most residents: 17603 (67,571 people)
- Highest homeownership: 17601 (72.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 17601 (28.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 17603 (16.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 17603 (35.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 17601 ($354,400)
Every ZIP code in Lancaster
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17603 | Lancaster | 67,571 | 27,248 | $77,084 | $262,400 | 61.9% | 27.7% | 16.9% | 47 | 29,366 | 8% of its land; mailing city |
| 17601 | Lancaster | 56,382 | 22,531 | $102,435 | $354,400 | 72.5% | 28.9% | 9.3% | 49 | 24,893 | 5% of its land; mailing city |
| 17602 | Lancaster | 52,217 | 19,265 | $75,862 | $271,700 | 58.3% | 28.9% | 13.5% | 33 | 21,161 | 12% of its land; mailing city |
| 17606 | Lancaster | 404 | 195 | — | — | 16.9% | 0.0% | 43.3% | — | — | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Lancaster when at least 10% of its land lies inside Lancaster city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lancaster. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Lancaster.
Counties
- Lancaster County — 56 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Millersville — 2 ZIP codes
- Willow Street — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lancaster, PA?
- 17603, 17601, 17602 and 17606. A ZIP code is listed for Lancaster when at least 10% of its land lies inside Lancaster city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lancaster.
- What is the population of Lancaster, PA?
- The Census Bureau counts 57,719 residents inside Lancaster city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Lancaster hold 176,574 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Lancaster, PA?
- $63,690 inside Lancaster city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $75,862 to $102,435.
- Which Lancaster ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 17601, at $102,435, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lancaster, PA?
- For the 3 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 129 carrier routes reaching 70,032 residential and 5,387 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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