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Blue Ball, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17506.
Population
1,284
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,075
ZIP codes
1
Blue Ball and its ZIP codes
Blue Ball at a glance
- Blue Ball is about 3.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,727 a year, 27% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,800 and median rent is $1,187 a month.
Local data for Blue Ball, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blue Ball, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,727
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$247,800
Median rent
$1,187/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (302), Irish Americans (261), Italian Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Blue Ball.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,459
254,207 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
PPP loans
$5.6M
4 loans, 450 jobs reported
How people get to work
Blue Ball, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blue Ball, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,011
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
678
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Blue Ball
1 in or overlapping Blue Ball. Population shown
Cities near Blue Ball
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East EarlCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.9 |
| GoodvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| New HollandBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Terre HillBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HinkletownCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| FivepointvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| ChurchtownCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| FarmersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| BowmansvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.1 |
| CambridgeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| IntercourseCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| LeolaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6 |
| ReamstownCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Honey BrookBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| EphrataBorough | 7.8 mi | 3.4 |
| SwartzvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blue Ball, PA in?
- Blue Ball is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Blue Ball, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Blue Ball include 17506.
- What is the population of Blue Ball, PA?
- About 1,284 people live in Blue Ball, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blue Ball?
- Nearby places include East Earl (1.4 mi), Goodville (2.5 mi), New Holland (2.5 mi), Terre Hill (2.9 mi), Hinkletown (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023