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ZIP Code 17543 Community Stats
ZIP code 17543 in Lititz, PA has 45,912 residents and a median household income of $97,435 (ACS 2020-2024).
- Median household income
- $97,435
- County $86,959
- Poverty rate
- 5.0%
- County 8.2%
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.9%
- Adults 25+
- Average commute
- 23.3 min
- One way
ZIP 17543 compared
With County and PA and U.S.
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| Measure | ZIP 17543 | County | PA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,435 | $86,959 | $77,971 | $80,734 |
| Median age | 43.6 | 39.4 | 40.9 | 38.9 |
| Poverty rate | 5.0% | 8.2% | 11.7% | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.9% | 32.4% | 35.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeownership rate | 73.3% | 69.8% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $348,400 | $301,100 | $254,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,440 | $1,357 | $1,209 | $1,413 |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 23.8 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | 5.8% | 7.7% | 14.1% |
Income and poverty
Income in the past 12 months, in inflation-adjusted dollars
- Median household income
- $97,435
- Per capita income
- $55,588
- Below poverty level
- 2,280 people (5.0%)
Education
Highest level completed, 32,776 adults age 25 and older
- High school graduate or higher30,16092.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher13,72141.9%
- Graduate or professional degree5,47016.7%
Race and ethnicity
Share of total population. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; other groups exclude them.
- White (non-Hispanic)39,44585.9%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race)2,9916.5%
- Two or more races1,3653.0%
- Asian1,1342.5%
- Black or African American7931.7%
- Some other race1830.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native10.0%
4.5% of residents (2,053) were born outside the United States.
Housing
Owner-occupied home values and rents paid by renters
- Median home value
- $348,400
- Median gross rent
- $1,440 a month
- Homeownership rate
- 73.3% of 18,263 households
- Housing units
- 18,819
- Median year built
- 1988
Nearby ZIP codes
Within about 15 miles of 17543. Nearest: 17501 (4.9 mi), 17606 (4.9 mi), 17508 (5.6 mi)
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| # | ZIP code | Population | Median income | Poverty | Bachelor's+ | Own home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17601 Lancaster | 56,382 | $102,435 | 5.9% | 50.0% | 72.5% |
| 2 | 17543 (this ZIP) | 45,912 | $97,435 | 5.0% | 41.9% | 73.3% |
| 3 | 17522 Ephrata | 33,852 | $74,828 | 6.8% | 24.4% | 64.5% |
| 4 | 17545 Manheim | 23,556 | $84,704 | 7.6% | 29.9% | 81.0% |
| 5 | 17540 Leola | 10,728 | $91,895 | 4.4% | 30.9% | 61.7% |
| 6 | 17578 Stevens | 7,504 | $81,990 | 11.1% | 20.5% | 78.5% |
| 7 | 17073 Newmanstown | 6,314 | $91,452 | 6.4% | 15.5% | 82.2% |
| 8 | 17520 East Petersburg | 5,040 | $93,235 | 3.0% | 35.9% | 91.9% |
| 9 | 17501 Akron | 4,614 | $78,182 | 4.5% | 19.1% | 66.5% |
| 10 | 17508 Brownstown | 1,125 | $104,597 | 0.0% | 43.4% | 87.8% |
| 11 | 17088 Schaefferstown | 459 | $113,933 | 5.4% | 12.7% | 76.8% |
| 12 | 17606 Lititz | 404 | - | 40.9% | 45.8% | 16.9% |
| 13 | 17039 Schaefferstown | 38 | - | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of ZIP code 17543?
- About 45,912 people live in ZIP code 17543, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas.
- What is the median household income in 17543?
- The median household income in ZIP code 17543 is $97,435, compared with $86,959 for Lancaster County.
- What share of people in 17543 live in poverty?
- 5.0% of people in ZIP code 17543 (2,280) have incomes below the federal poverty level.