17579 ZIP Code
Strasburg, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17579 |
| City/Town: | Strasburg |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 6,409 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,013 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,642 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,345 |
| Median Home Value: | $294,800 |
| Land Area: | 14.6 sq miles
37.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9604, -76.1808 |
Population Information (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,409 | -- |
| Male: | 3,315 | 51.7% |
| Female: | 3,094 | 48.3% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 521 | 8.1% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 618 | 9.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 442 | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 296 | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 232 | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 711 | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 726 | 11.3% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 384 | 6.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 393 | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 623 | 9.7% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 894 | 13.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 364 | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over: | 205 | 3.2% |
Housing Information (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $294,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,165 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,345 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,275 | 97.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 70 | 3.0% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,813 | 79.7% |
| Renter-occupied: | 462 | 20.3% |
Educational Attainment (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,300 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 218 | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 306 | 7.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,580 | 36.7% |
| Some college, no degree: | 537 | 12.5% |
| Associate degree: | 267 | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,113 | 25.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 279 | 6.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% |
Income Information (17579 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,013 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,293 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,638 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,642 / yr. |
Employment (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,948 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,884 | 97.8% |
| Unemployed: | 64 | 2.2% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,818 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,302 | 79.8% |
| Government workers: | 331 | 11.5% |
| Self-employed: | 251 | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,226 | 97.1% |
| Black or African American: | 33 | 0.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 13 | 0.2% |
| Two or more races: | 137 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 78 | 1.2% |
| Mexican: | 128 | 2.0% |
| Puerto Rican: | 47 | 0.7% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.9% |
Income Distribution (17579 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 83 | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 43 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 121 | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 88 | 3.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 235 | 10.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 399 | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 376 | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 552 | 24.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 206 | 9.1% |
| $200,000 or more: | 172 | 7.6% |
Commute to Work (17579 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,157 | 74.8% |
| Carpooled: | 300 | 10.4% |
| Public transportation: | 17 | 0.6% |
| Walked: | 23 | 0.8% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 325 | 11.3% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- |
Industry (17579 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.9% |
| Construction: | 194 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing: | 326 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 62 | 2.1% |
| Retail trade: | 390 | 13.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 109 | 3.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 1.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 233 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 187 | 6.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 678 | 23.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 315 | 10.9% |
| Other services: | 170 | 5.9% |
| Public administration: | 144 | 5.0% |
Poverty Status (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% |
| 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 (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,914 | 92.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,058 | 78.9% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,009 | 31.3% |
| Without health insurance: | 495 | 7.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17579 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,780 | 78.2% |
| Social Security income: | 991 | 43.6% |
| Retirement income: | 674 | 29.6% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 72 | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 60 | 2.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 115 | 5.1% |
Housing Types (17579 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,907 | 81.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 245 | 10.4% |
| 2 units: | 15 | 0.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 53 | 2.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 59 | 2.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 6 | 0.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 37 | 1.6% |
| Mobile home: | 23 | 1.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17579 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 186 | 7.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 81 | 3.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 330 | 14.1% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 627 | 26.7% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 205 | 8.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 254 | 10.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 227 | 9.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 53 | 2.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 382 | 16.3% |
Bedrooms (17579 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 104 | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 482 | 20.6% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,046 | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 505 | 21.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 208 | 8.9% |
Heating Fuel (17579 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 130 | 5.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 232 | 10.2% |
| Electricity: | 899 | 39.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 671 | 29.5% |
| Coal or coke: | 126 | 5.5% |
| Wood: | 182 | 8.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 1.3% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.3% |
Vehicles Available (17579 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 181 | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 672 | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 943 | 41.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 479 | 21.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17579 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 18 | 1.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 58 | 3.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 56 | 3.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 232 | 12.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 573 | 31.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 699 | 38.6% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 177 | 9.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17579 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,654 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $698 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,165 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.04 |
Households (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,275 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,464 | 64.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 492 | 21.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 371 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 381 | 16.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 778 | 34.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 979 | 43.0% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- |
Marital Status (17579 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,472 | -- |
| Never married: | 563 | 22.8% |
| Now married: | 1,521 | 61.5% |
| Separated: | 110 | 4.4% |
| Widowed: | 256 | 10.4% |
| Divorced: | 470 | 19.0% |
School Enrollment (17579 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,248 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 68 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 143 | 11.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 734 | 58.8% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 185 | 14.8% |
| College or graduate school: | 118 | 9.5% |
Veterans & Disability (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,621 | -- |
| Veterans: | 402 | 8.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,409 | -- |
| With a disability: | 581 | 9.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 56 | 9.6% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 251 | 43.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 274 | 47.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17579 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,867 | 91.5% |
| Different house: | 507 | 7.9% |
| Same county: | 423 | 83.4% |
| Different county: | 84 | 16.6% |
| Different state: | 69 | 13.6% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17579 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,358 | 99.2% |
| Foreign born: | 48 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 51 | 106.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 51 | 106.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 51 | 106.3% |
| Asia: | 11 | 22.9% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 40 | 83.3% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17579 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,888 | -- |
| English only: | 4,961 | 84.3% |
| Language other than English: | 927 | 15.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 40 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 887 | 15.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17579 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,275 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,976 | 86.9% |
Strasburg, PA17579