17602 ZIP Code
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17602 |
| City/Town: | Lancaster |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 50,184 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,416 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,603 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,221 |
| Median Home Value: | $235,300 |
| Land Area: | 24.6 sq miles
63.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0146, -76.2464 |
Population Information (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,184 | -- |
| Male: | 24,567 | 49.0% |
| Female: | 25,617 | 51.0% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 2,949 | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,701 | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,710 | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,108 | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,482 | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,365 | 14.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,174 | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,357 | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,709 | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,440 | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,257 | 8.5% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,457 | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,475 | 2.9% |
Housing Information (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $235,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,200 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 19,221 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,286 | 95.1% |
| Vacant housing units: | 935 | 4.9% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,447 | 57.1% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,839 | 42.9% |
Educational Attainment (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,234 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,850 | 8.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,465 | 7.2% |
| High school graduate: | 11,368 | 33.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,981 | 14.5% |
| Associate degree: | 2,781 | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,939 | 17.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,850 | 11.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.5% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.6% |
Income Information (17602 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,416 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,329 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,943 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,603 / yr. |
Employment (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,218 | -- |
| Employed: | 24,695 | 94.2% |
| Unemployed: | 1,523 | 5.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,913 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,398 | 86.6% |
| Government workers: | 2,310 | 9.4% |
| Self-employed: | 973 | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,721 | 63.2% |
| Black or African American: | 7,922 | 15.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 191 | 0.4% |
| Asian: | 1,247 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 4,412 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races: | 4,678 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,425 | 14.8% |
| Mexican: | 14,512 | 28.9% |
| Puerto Rican: | 819 | 1.6% |
| Cuban: | 8,691 | 17.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1,077 | 2.1% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,925 | 7.8% |
Income Distribution (17602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 612 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 746 | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,345 | 7.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,309 | 7.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,398 | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,362 | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,741 | 15.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,286 | 18.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,127 | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,360 | 7.4% |
Commute to Work (17602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,087 | 69.2% |
| Carpooled: | 2,760 | 11.2% |
| Public transportation: | 688 | 2.8% |
| Walked: | 1,505 | 6.1% |
| Other means: | 575 | 2.3% |
| Worked from home: | 1,574 | 6.4% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- |
Industry (17602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 204 | 0.8% |
| Construction: | 1,095 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,752 | 15.2% |
| Wholesale trade: | 825 | 3.3% |
| Retail trade: | 3,447 | 14.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,081 | 4.4% |
| Information: | 295 | 1.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,308 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,338 | 9.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,206 | 25.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,423 | 9.8% |
| Other services: | 1,187 | 4.8% |
| Public administration: | 534 | 2.2% |
Poverty Status (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% |
| 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 (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,242 | 90.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,239 | 62.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,569 | 41.0% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,138 | 6.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (17602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,611 | 79.9% |
| Social Security income: | 6,068 | 33.2% |
| Retirement income: | 3,945 | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,524 | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 986 | 5.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,200 | 17.5% |
Housing Types (17602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,775 | 30.0% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7,420 | 38.6% |
| 2 units: | 925 | 4.8% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,282 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,397 | 7.3% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 737 | 3.8% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,639 | 8.5% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 0.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 815 | 4.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,938 | 10.1% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,824 | 9.5% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,338 | 12.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,935 | 10.1% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,508 | 7.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,644 | 8.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,259 | 6.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,927 | 30.8% |
Bedrooms (17602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 486 | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,207 | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,126 | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,846 | 35.6% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,625 | 18.9% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 931 | 4.8% |
Heating Fuel (17602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,502 | 52.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 693 | 3.8% |
| Electricity: | 5,566 | 30.4% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,073 | 11.3% |
| Coal or coke: | 117 | 0.6% |
| Wood: | 62 | 0.3% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 158 | 0.9% |
| No fuel used: | 90 | 0.5% |
Vehicles Available (17602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,273 | 12.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,066 | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,231 | 34.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,716 | 14.9% |
Home Value Distribution (17602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 232 | 2.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 481 | 4.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,294 | 12.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,836 | 17.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,447 | 33.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,415 | 23.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 657 | 6.3% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 85 | 0.8% |
Housing Costs (17602 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,582 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $660 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,200 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 |
Households (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,286 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,239 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,102 | 17.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,038 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,539 | 30.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,344 | 29.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,379 | 29.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- |
Marital Status (17602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,545 | -- |
| Never married: | 7,918 | 40.5% |
| Now married: | 9,316 | 47.7% |
| Separated: | 426 | 2.2% |
| Widowed: | 1,443 | 7.4% |
| Divorced: | 7,720 | 39.5% |
School Enrollment (17602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,906 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 566 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 593 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,453 | 45.8% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,278 | 19.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,016 | 25.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,937 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,819 | 4.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,380 | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,466 | 15.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,042 | 14.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,926 | 52.6% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,498 | 33.5% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,322 | 86.3% |
| Different house: | 5,923 | 11.8% |
| Same county: | 3,584 | 60.5% |
| Different county: | 2,092 | 35.3% |
| Different state: | 681 | 11.5% |
| Abroad: | 247 | 4.2% |
Place of Birth (17602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,810 | 87.3% |
| Foreign born: | 3,719 | 7.4% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,374 | 171.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,374 | 171.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,374 | 171.4% |
| Asia: | 378 | 10.2% |
| Africa: | 1,472 | 39.6% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 0.3% |
| Latin America: | 3,371 | 90.6% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 0.3% |
Language Spoken at Home (17602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,235 | -- |
| English only: | 34,130 | 72.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,105 | 27.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,440 | 20.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,561 | 3.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 839 | 1.8% |
| Other languages: | 1,265 | 2.7% |
Computers & Internet (17602 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,286 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,278 | 94.5% |
Lancaster, PA17602