ZIP Code 17540, PA
Living in 17540
Bikeability35
Walkability27
Commute75
Public Transit19
Affordability54
Public Safety84
Airports64
Hospitals66
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate34%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$225kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$914Median Monthly Rent+$203 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas10%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 17540
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in 17540
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 17540
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 17540, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 17540, PA
Veritas Academy
1 miles, S
Center Square Amish School
1 miles, W
Penn Johns Parochial School
1 miles, W
Mill Creek School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 17540, PA
Lancaster Bible College
5 miles, W
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
7 miles, SW
Franklin and Marshall College
8 miles, SW
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 17540, PA
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
6 miles, N
Lancaster General Hospital
7 miles, SW
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
7 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 17540, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
31 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
53 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
55 miles, NE