17512 ZIP Code
Columbia, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17512 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,044 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,496 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,287 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,969 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,100 |
| Land Area: | 16.0 sq miles
41.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.9 sq miles
12.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0401, -76.4860 |
Population Information (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,044 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,738 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,306 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 812 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 969 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 961 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,258 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 672 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,257 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,491 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,884 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 882 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,620 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,385 | 13.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 978 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 875 | 4.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,037 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,969 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,512 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 457 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,730 | 63.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,782 | 37.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,372 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 566 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,574 | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,635 | 42.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,741 | 13.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 883 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,929 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,044 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17512 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,496 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,453 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,333 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,287 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,917 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,681 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 236 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,153 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,467 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 856 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 348 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,723 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 857 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 79 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 79 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 601 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 705 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,011 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,047 | 16.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 170 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,398 | 13.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 441 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17512 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 236 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 351 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 654 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 743 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,229 | 16.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,262 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,070 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,066 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 627 | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 274 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17512 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,877 | 79.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 618 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 120 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 315 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 81 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 637 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17512 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 153 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 622 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,474 | 17.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 116 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,181 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 630 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 102 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 624 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 728 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,916 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 587 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 350 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 198 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,129 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,164 | 67.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,082 | 44.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 610 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17512 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,488 | 73.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,010 | 40.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,153 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 595 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 322 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,312 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17512 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,609 | 45.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,262 | 28.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 192 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 525 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 604 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 47 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 696 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 34 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17512 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 290 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 442 | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 682 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 869 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 913 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 577 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 680 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 450 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,066 | 38.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17512 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 80 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,276 | 16.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,811 | 22.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,786 | 35.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,520 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 496 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17512 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,222 | 42.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 630 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,591 | 34.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 854 | 11.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 54 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 73 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17512 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 962 | 12.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,546 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,727 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,277 | 17.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17512 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 68 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 654 | 13.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 667 | 14.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 950 | 20.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,240 | 26.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 838 | 17.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 269 | 5.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17512 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,449 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $646 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,037 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,512 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,569 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 998 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,497 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,952 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,777 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,763 | 36.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17512 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,560 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,491 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,846 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 224 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 882 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,982 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17512 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,274 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 102 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 210 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,457 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 995 | 30.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 510 | 15.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,595 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,358 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,739 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,034 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 98 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,487 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,449 | 47.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17512 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,158 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,768 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,291 | 73.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 451 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 193 | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17512 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,330 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,239 | 6.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 714 | 57.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 714 | 57.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 714 | 57.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 122 | 9.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 140 | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 313 | 25.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17512 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,232 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,141 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,091 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,652 | 9.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 230 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 182 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17512 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,512 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,867 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
Columbia, PA17512