17554 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17554, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17554 is a zip code in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which covers East Hempfield, Manor, Mountville, and West Hempfield, with a total population of 7,505 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 17554 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17554.

The estimated population of people living in 17554 is 7,505, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17554 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,505
+4.03%
-9.67%
2020
7,214
 -8.42% -
2019
7,877
+1.06%
-
2018
7,794
 -6.19% -
2017
8,308
 - -

Population of 17554 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17554 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.1%
74.9%
 +0.27%
Black/African American
5.3%
6.7%
 -20.90%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12.2%
16.3%
 -25.15%
Asian
3.6%
0.6%
 +500.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
1.2%
 +216.67%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17554 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 17554 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17554 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17554 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 -2.24% 35.5 -9.21% 41.5 +1.97%
2020 40.1 +6.37% 39.1 +5.68% 40.7 +6.82%
2019 37.7 +9.28% 37 +10.45% 38.1 +9.8%
2018 34.5 +1.47% 33.5 +6.01% 34.7 -5.71%
2017 34 - 31.6 - 36.8 -

The median age of the 17554 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 17554 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 881 -11.35% 834 -39.92% 726 507
10 to 19 532 -17.74% 255 +24.09% 424 304
20 to 29 546 -19.56% 576 -0.41% 428 516
30 to 39 440 +14.71% 592 -17.08% 442 485
40 to 49 467 -6.86% 567 0.13% 411 543
50 to 59 422 +11.13% 552 -11.29% 437 468
60 to 69 468 -9.8% 537 +19.91% 422 625
70+ 261 +41.48% 378 +8.57% 362 405

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17554 zip code is $81,370.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 17554.

  • Under 25
    $81,856.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,579.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,082.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,019.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17554 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 17554, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 17554 is currently $87,333.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.14% of households in 17554 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 17554 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.96%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17554 is $34,997.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17554 by the total population of 17554.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17554 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17554 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17554 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17554 zip over the age of 16 is 5,723.

Of those people, a total of 70.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 17554 is 69.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 17554 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 179 18.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 247 87.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 697 95.10% 0.50%
30 to 34 years 477 85.70% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 1,025 84.60% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 783 86.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 501 87.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 603 72.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 747 34.30% 10.50%
75 years and over 464 8.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17554. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,069 70.30% 1.40%
Black or African American 228 69.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 269 80.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 154 65.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 3 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 698 66.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,612 71.40% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17554 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 17554 is 3,989, with median earnings of $44,966.00.

Women in 17554 are earning approximately 72.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,989 $44,966.00
Male 1,933 $54,433.00
Female 2,056 $39,618.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17554 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 397 $73,594.00
Business and Financial 198 $76,731.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $54,659.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 165 $51,125.00
Legal 47 $69,850.00
Educational and Library 213 $42,569.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 168 $73,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 265 $65,703.00
Healthcare Support 190 $25,320.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 193 $15,114.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 102 $24,625.00
Sales 355 $56,289.00
Office and Administrative Support 554 $40,733.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $43,540.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $72,589.00
Production 135 $54,638.00
Transportation and Material Moving 269 $52,043.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17554 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 17554.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 319 $77,411.00 78 $34,464.00
Business and Financial 32 $0.00 166 $87,911.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00 56 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 50 $86,806.00 115 $31,910.00
Legal 11 $0.00 36 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $0.00 182 $30,156.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 131 $73,438.00 37 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 241 $64,148.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 170 $25,029.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $0.00 140 $12,768.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 20 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00 67 $4,961.00
Sales 236 $69,848.00 119 $14,962.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $41,034.00 440 $39,836.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $43,540.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $72,589.00 0 $0.00
Production 88 $56,364.00 47 $48,229.00
Transportation and Material Moving 189 $77,847.00 80 $40,705.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,993 households in 17554, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,961 families living in the 17554 zip code with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 17554:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,394 186 381 1,032
Average Household Size 2.99 2.68 3.68 1.26
Total Families 1,394 186 381 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.44 3.49 0

Poverty

Of the 1,961 families living in 17554, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17554:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,061 housing units in 17554.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,993 97.78%
Vacant 68 2.22%

26.95% of the total 3,061 housing units in 17554 are rental units. This is approximately 825 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,168 are occupied by the owner - or 70.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17554 is $1,004.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17554 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    36
  • $500 to $999
    373
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    288
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    92
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    36

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17554 is $221,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17554 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    101
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    48
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    141
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    460
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,074
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    231
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    113
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17554. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17554 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    302
  • 1940 to 1949
    108
  • 1950 to 1959
    138
  • 1960 to 1969
    168
  • 1970 to 1979
    334
  • 1980 to 1989
    598
  • 1990 to 1999
    469
  • 2000 to 2009
    778
  • 2010 to 2013
    166
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 17554 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    106
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,076
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,264
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    547

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17554 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17554 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17554.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    50
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    320
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    472
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    606
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    697
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    316
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    367
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    325
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    114
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    121
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    147
  • 90 or more minutes
    112

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17554 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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