17538 ZIP Code
Salunga, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17538 |
| City/Town: | Salunga |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 7,496 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,825 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,887 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,162 |
| Median Home Value: | $266,400 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0826, -76.4145 |
Population Information (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,496 | -- |
| Male: | 3,420 | 45.6% |
| Female: | 4,076 | 54.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.3 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 280 | 3.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 389 | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 439 | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 305 | 4.1% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 239 | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 868 | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 769 | 10.3% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 975 | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 444 | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,074 | 14.3% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 906 | 12.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 745 | 9.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 63 | 0.8% |
Housing Information (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $266,400 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $894 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 3,162 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,119 | 98.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 43 | 1.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,657 | 85.2% |
| Renter-occupied: | 462 | 14.8% |
Educational Attainment (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,844 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 140 | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 298 | 5.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,898 | 32.5% |
| Some college, no degree: | 674 | 11.5% |
| Associate degree: | 390 | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,396 | 23.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,048 | 17.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.8% |
Income Information (17538 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,825 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,999 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $116,097 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,887 / yr. |
Employment (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,814 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,680 | 96.5% |
| Unemployed: | 134 | 3.5% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,444 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,795 | 76.0% |
| Government workers: | 636 | 17.3% |
| Self-employed: | 228 | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.6% |
Race & Ethnicity (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,986 | 93.2% |
| Black or African American: | 154 | 2.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 101 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 26 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races: | 229 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 75 | 1.0% |
| Mexican: | 663 | 8.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 41 | 0.5% |
| Cuban: | 300 | 4.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 309 | 4.1% |
Income Distribution (17538 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 47 | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 102 | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 315 | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 383 | 12.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 248 | 8.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 238 | 7.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 335 | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 730 | 23.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 434 | 13.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 287 | 9.2% |
Commute to Work (17538 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,689 | 73.1% |
| Carpooled: | 237 | 6.4% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other means: | 29 | 0.8% |
| Worked from home: | 647 | 17.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- |
Industry (17538 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.6% |
| Construction: | 138 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing: | 585 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 119 | 3.2% |
| Retail trade: | 177 | 4.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 71 | 1.9% |
| Information: | 105 | 2.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 298 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 336 | 9.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,446 | 39.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 72 | 2.0% |
| Other services: | 154 | 4.2% |
| Public administration: | 158 | 4.3% |
Poverty Status (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 1.4% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,250 | 96.7% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,956 | 79.5% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,502 | 33.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 246 | 3.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (17538 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,062 | 66.1% |
| Social Security income: | 1,399 | 44.9% |
| Retirement income: | 1,001 | 32.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 121 | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 2.9% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 160 | 5.1% |
Housing Types (17538 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,384 | 75.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 167 | 5.3% |
| 2 units: | 70 | 2.2% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 58 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 46 | 1.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 137 | 4.3% |
| Mobile home: | 300 | 9.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17538 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 235 | 7.4% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 75 | 2.4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 459 | 14.5% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,009 | 31.9% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 281 | 8.9% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 278 | 8.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 435 | 13.8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 86 | 2.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 273 | 8.6% |
Bedrooms (17538 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 117 | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 98 | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 287 | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,558 | 49.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 981 | 31.0% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 121 | 3.8% |
Heating Fuel (17538 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 847 | 27.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 85 | 2.7% |
| Electricity: | 1,618 | 51.9% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 521 | 16.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 33 | 1.1% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.5% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (17538 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 172 | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 856 | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,249 | 40.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 842 | 27.0% |
Home Value Distribution (17538 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 79 | 3.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 235 | 8.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 253 | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 241 | 9.1% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 865 | 32.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 880 | 33.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 104 | 3.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17538 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,869 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $608 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $894 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 |
Households (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,119 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,007 | 64.3% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 630 | 20.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 329 | 10.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 699 | 22.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 735 | 23.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,142 | 36.6% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- |
Marital Status (17538 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,993 | -- |
| Never married: | 564 | 18.8% |
| Now married: | 2,107 | 70.4% |
| Separated: | 56 | 1.9% |
| Widowed: | 211 | 7.0% |
| Divorced: | 466 | 15.6% |
School Enrollment (17538 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,303 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 94 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten: | 13 | 1.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 730 | 56.0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 289 | 22.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 177 | 13.6% |
Veterans & Disability (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,156 | -- |
| Veterans: | 283 | 4.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,496 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,098 | 14.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 78 | 7.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 546 | 49.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 474 | 43.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17538 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,027 | 93.7% |
| Different house: | 453 | 6.0% |
| Same county: | 246 | 54.3% |
| Different county: | 186 | 41.1% |
| Different state: | 186 | 41.1% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 4.6% |
Place of Birth (17538 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,349 | 98.0% |
| Foreign born: | 87 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 147 | 169.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 147 | 169.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 147 | 169.0% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 12 | 13.8% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 75 | 86.2% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17538 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,216 | -- |
| English only: | 6,878 | 95.3% |
| Language other than English: | 338 | 4.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 194 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 132 | 1.8% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (17538 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,119 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,704 | 86.7% |
Salunga, PA17538