17579 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17579, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17579 is a zip code in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which covers Paradise, Strasburg, Strasburg, and West Lampeter, with a total population of 6,519 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 17579 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17579.

The estimated population of people living in 17579 is 6,519, with a median age of 36.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17579 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,519
+3.15%
+3.33%
2020
6,320
+1.35%
-
2019
6,236
 -1.05% -
2018
6,302
 -0.11% -
2017
6,309
 - -

Population of 17579 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17579 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
92.9%
94.1%
 -1.28%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6%
4.4%
 +36.36%
Asian
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17579 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 17579 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17579 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17579 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.3 +1.11% 35.6 +15.96% 37.3 -6.98%
2020 35.9 -4.01% 30.7 -15.19% 40.1 +5.53%
2019 37.4 +4.76% 36.2 +5.54% 38 -4.04%
2018 35.7 +8.51% 34.3 +7.52% 39.6 +14.78%
2017 32.9 - 31.9 - 34.5 -

The median age of the 17579 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 17579 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 9 586 +36.88% 425 +24.57% 788 519
10 to 19 480 -28.88% 568 2.67% 342 551
20 to 29 472 -23.19% 419 -8.05% 363 379
30 to 39 328 -13.91% 295 -13.84% 279 253
40 to 49 308 +24.76% 337 -9.1% 386 296
50 to 59 534 -71.73% 510 -39.07% 236 336
60 to 69 266 +67.14% 341 +30.03% 479 433
70+ 204 +76.11% 236 +84.03% 400 479

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17579 zip code is $78,536.00.

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 17579.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,912.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,263.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17579 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 17579, 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 17579 is currently $95,781.00.

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.

6.51% of households in 17579 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 17579 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17579 is $31,801.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17579 by the total population of 17579.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17579 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17579 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
    10.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17579 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17579 zip over the age of 16 is 4,555.

Of those people, a total of 63.70% 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 17579 is 62.20%.

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 17579 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 236 28.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 237 78.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 505 88.90% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 181 85.10% 7.10%
35 to 44 years 796 78.50% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 363 79.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 446 94.20% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 518 59.50% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 821 42.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 452 12.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17579. 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 4,525 63.40% 2.30%
Black or African American 22 100.00% 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 8 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 122 77.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,411 63.10% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17579 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 17579 is 2,835, with median earnings of $35,160.00.

Women in 17579 are earning approximately 64.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,835 $35,160.00
Male 1,554 $41,809.00
Female 1,281 $26,885.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17579 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 252 $64,487.00
Business and Financial 75 $51,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $122,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $44,700.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 61 $26,898.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 212 $53,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $41,932.00
Healthcare Practitioners 170 $59,167.00
Healthcare Support 46 $36,705.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $81,406.00
Food Preparation and Serving 127 $16,827.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $9,310.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $26,382.00
Sales 565 $24,073.00
Office and Administrative Support 363 $32,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $25,703.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $72,875.00
Production 144 $34,107.00
Transportation and Material Moving 191 $36,534.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17579 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 17579.

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 191 $99,583.00 61 $50,368.00
Business and Financial 37 $71,250.00 38 $42,262.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $44,700.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00 30 $28,462.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 105 $56,705.00 107 $12,454.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $62,981.00 43 $41,648.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $74,063.00 149 $42,448.00
Healthcare Support 33 $0.00 13 $26,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $81,406.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $17,212.00 66 $14,545.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $25,227.00 62 $6,582.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 260 $46,250.00 305 $12,546.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $37,500.00 297 $30,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $25,703.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $72,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $34,866.00 17 $28,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 126 $37,969.00 65 $14,426.00

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 2,152 households in 17579, with an average household size of 3.03 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 1,743 families living in the 17579 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 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 17579:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,438 110 195 409
Average Household Size 3.49 2.4 3.74 1.25
Total Families 1,438 110 195 0
Average Household Size 3.48 2.15 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 1,743 families living in 17579, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17579:

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 2,172 housing units in 17579.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,152 99.08%
Vacant 20 0.92%

19.15% of the total 2,172 housing units in 17579 are rental units. This is approximately 416 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,706 are occupied by the owner - or 78.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17579 is $1,103.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17579 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    126
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    237
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    34

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17579 is $253,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17579 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    50
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    53
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    299
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    730
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    449
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    111
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17579. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17579 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    466
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    214
  • 1960 to 1969
    244
  • 1970 to 1979
    275
  • 1980 to 1989
    469
  • 1990 to 1999
    319
  • 2000 to 2009
    61
  • 2010 to 2013
    97
  • 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 17579 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    203
  • 1 vehicle available
    575
  • 2 vehicles available
    876
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    498

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17579 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17579 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17579.

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
    94
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    331
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    275
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    411
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    449
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    326
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    161
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    88
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    155
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    142
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    82
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17579 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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