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Salunga, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17538.
Population
3,355
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,865
ZIP codes
1
Salunga and its ZIP codes
Salunga at a glance
- Salunga is about 6.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,442, 21% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,900 (10% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for Salunga, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salunga, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,442
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.3%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,689), Irish Americans (331), Italian Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Salunga.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 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
How people get to work
Salunga, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salunga, 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
85° / 19°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Salunga
1 in or overlapping Salunga. Population shown
Cities near Salunga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LandisvilleCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.3 |
| MountvilleBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| East PetersburgBorough | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| RohrerstownCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount JoyBorough | 4.7 mi | 2.4 |
| ManheimBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| ColumbiaBorough | 5.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Washington BoroCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| MillersvilleBorough | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| LancasterCity | 7.1 mi | 7.2 |
| MariettaBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WrightsvilleBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LititzBorough | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| RheemsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| PenrynCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salunga, PA in?
- Salunga is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Salunga, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salunga include 17538.
- What is the population of Salunga, PA?
- About 3,355 people live in Salunga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salunga?
- Nearby places include Landisville (1 mi), Mountville (3.5 mi), East Petersburg (3.7 mi), Rohrerstown (4.3 mi), Mount Joy (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023