17603 ZIP Code
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17603 |
| City/Town: | Lancaster |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 67,891 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,902 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,596 |
| Total Housing Units: | 28,259 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,800 |
| Land Area: | 30.0 sq miles
77.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0308, -76.3304 |
Population Information (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 67,891 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 31,334 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 36,557 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,370 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,064 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,721 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,442 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,995 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,418 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,837 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,739 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,824 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,741 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,616 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,068 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,056 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,191 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 28,259 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 27,036 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,223 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,721 | 61.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,315 | 38.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 45,299 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,516 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,054 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 14,087 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,676 | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,797 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,407 | 23.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,762 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,902 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,435 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,438 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,596 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 38,279 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 36,304 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,955 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,771 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 31,293 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,322 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,661 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 44,213 | 65.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,936 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 64 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,790 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,006 | 10.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,837 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 11,728 | 17.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 18,712 | 27.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,089 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13,330 | 19.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1,026 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,267 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 893 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 927 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,836 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,340 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,712 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,143 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 4,129 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,756 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,314 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,986 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 25,749 | 70.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,357 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 593 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,889 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 699 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,230 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 302 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,583 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,362 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,042 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,120 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,949 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 474 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,084 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,749 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,955 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,160 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,714 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 810 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% | 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 (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 63,557 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 46,547 | 68.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 25,753 | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,919 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 22,580 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,235 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,358 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,038 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,336 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,118 | 15.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,107 | 35.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10,424 | 36.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,208 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,758 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,365 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 745 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,902 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 750 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 70 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,455 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,010 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,460 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,793 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,208 | 7.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,710 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,189 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,759 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,605 | 30.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 910 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,389 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,456 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,400 | 40.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,954 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,150 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,975 | 51.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 688 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,351 | 30.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,119 | 11.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 130 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 141 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 76 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 373 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 183 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,162 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,382 | 38.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 10,261 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,231 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 491 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,082 | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,561 | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,209 | 19.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,321 | 37.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,860 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 976 | 5.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 221 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,488 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $659 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,191 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 27,036 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,818 | 43.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,400 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,219 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,561 | 31.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,791 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,815 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,592 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,020 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,600 | 49.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 337 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,151 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,184 | 43.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,399 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 910 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 879 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,062 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,181 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,367 | 30.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 52,652 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,837 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 67,476 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,103 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 677 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,485 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,941 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 56,248 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,807 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,888 | 63.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,738 | 34.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,539 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 181 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 61,894 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 5,492 | 8.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,997 | 109.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,997 | 109.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,997 | 109.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 392 | 7.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 676 | 12.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,564 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 78 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 63,521 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 48,745 | 76.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,776 | 23.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,154 | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,534 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,318 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 770 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 27,036 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 25,592 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Lancaster, PA17603