17572 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17572, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17572 is a zip code in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which covers East Lampeter, Leacock, Paradise, Strasburg, and Upper Leacock, with a total population of 3,740 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 17572 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17572.

The estimated population of people living in 17572 is 3,740, with a median age of 30.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17572 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,740
 -6.15% -12.58%
2020
3,985
 -14.69% -
2019
4,671
 -4.54% -
2018
4,893
+14.38%
-
2017
4,278
 - -

Population of 17572 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17572 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
94.9%
96.1%
 -1.25%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.1%
3.6%
 +13.89%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.3%
 +233.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17572 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 17572 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17572 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17572 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.6 +8.13% 28.9 +1.76% 33.6 +19.57%
2020 28.3 +0.71% 28.4 +0.71% 28.1 +1.08%
2019 28.1 -1.06% 28.2 -0.35% 27.8 -4.14%
2018 28.4 -5.02% 28.3 -2.41% 29 -5.54%
2017 29.9 - 29 - 30.7 -

The median age of the 17572 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 17572 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 9 304 -5.53% 570 -4.94% 258 505
10 to 19 387 -31.66% 248 -53.26% 274 133
20 to 29 355 +23.71% 278 +4.66% 397 283
30 to 39 224 -31.32% 185 -21.57% 161 146
40 to 49 222 1.99% 280 -2.43% 222 271
50 to 59 246 -80.6% 298 -13.85% 93 222
60 to 69 144 +39.16% 125 +49.31% 199 175
70+ 140 +13.54% 272 -0.66% 149 252

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17572 zip code is $68,269.00.

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 17572.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,048.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,964.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17572 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 17572, 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 17572 is currently $90,486.00.

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.

11.93% of households in 17572 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 17572 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17572 is $30,998.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17572 by the total population of 17572.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17572 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17572 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
    6.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17572 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17572 zip over the age of 16 is 2,769.

Of those people, a total of 61.60% 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 17572 is 61.20%.

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 17572 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 199 88.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 330 75.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 350 79.10% 4.00%
30 to 34 years 201 75.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 329 60.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 402 80.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 183 53.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 271 60.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 199 16.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 305 12.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17572. 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 2,769 61.60% 0.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 92 81.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,677 60.90% 0.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17572 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 17572 is 1,694, with median earnings of $38,295.00.

Women in 17572 are earning approximately 41.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,694 $38,295.00
Male 1,081 $52,852.00
Female 613 $21,838.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17572 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 282 $84,524.00
Business and Financial 96 $101,618.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $21,250.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 155 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 118 $11,087.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00
Sales 136 $21,855.00
Office and Administrative Support 115 $26,193.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $53,409.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $87,667.00
Production 114 $38,696.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $76,154.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17572 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 17572.

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 260 $84,087.00 22 $0.00
Business and Financial 69 $143,603.00 27 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 81 $21,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 130 $6,250.00 25 $22,768.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $0.00 102 $10,652.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Sales 51 $28,188.00 85 $21,411.00
Office and Administrative Support 11 $0.00 104 $26,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 224 $53,409.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $66,023.00 15 $0.00
Production 83 $53,594.00 31 $15,461.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $76,154.00 0 $0.00

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 1,274 households in 17572, with an average household size of 2.94 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 901 families living in the 17572 zip code with an average family size of 3.69 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 17572:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 747 39 115 373
Average Household Size 3.94 2.36 2.58 1.09
Total Families 747 39 115 0
Average Household Size 3.93 2.36 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 901 families living in 17572, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17572:

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 1,374 housing units in 17572.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,274 92.72%
Vacant 100 7.28%

27.29% of the total 1,374 housing units in 17572 are rental units. This is approximately 375 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 899 are occupied by the owner - or 65.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17572 is $825.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17572 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
    17
  • $500 to $999
    257
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    89
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17572 is $291,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17572 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    52
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    59
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    142
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    202
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    255
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    48
  • $1,000,000 or more
    126

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17572. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17572 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    435
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    175
  • 1960 to 1969
    195
  • 1970 to 1979
    159
  • 1980 to 1989
    186
  • 1990 to 1999
    113
  • 2000 to 2009
    81
  • 2010 to 2013
    30
  • 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 17572 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    402
  • 1 vehicle available
    330
  • 2 vehicles available
    399
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    143

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17572 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17572 that commute to work in a particular way.

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17572.

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
    206
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    172
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    225
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    165
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    116
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    240
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    114
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    40
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    103
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    67
  • 90 or more minutes
    106

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17572 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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