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ZIP Code 17563
Wakefield, PA, Lancaster County
Population
3,952
Land area
32.3sq mi
People per sq mi
122
City
Wakefield
ZIP 17563 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 17563 at a glance
- ZIP 17563 (Wakefield) is 58% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,167, 21% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,300 (25% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,374 a month.
Housing and community stats
ZIP 17563, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,167
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$318,300
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,374/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
28.4
Average commute
30.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
66
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
401
$17.2M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.11M
37 loans
Campaign donations
$4,371
10% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 17563, 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° / 22°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Cities in ZIP 17563
ZIP codes near 17563
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 17518Delta | 5.3 mi | 13.8 |
| 19362Little Britain | 6 mi | 29.5 |
| 17566Quarryville | 6.2 mi | 59.6 |
| 21918Darlington | 6.6 mi | 17.6 |
| 17314Delta | 6.9 mi | 35 |
| 21160Darlington | 7.3 mi | 15.5 |
| 17536Kirkwood | 8.2 mi | 20.9 |
| 17532Conestoga | 8.3 mi | 21.4 |
| 21034Darlington | 8.5 mi | 26.7 |
| 21917Rising Sun | 8.7 mi | 7.8 |
| 19363Oxford | 9.7 mi | 50.6 |
| 17560Refton | 10 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 17563?
- ZIP code 17563 is in Wakefield, PA (Lancaster County).
- What county is ZIP code 17563 in?
- ZIP code 17563 is mostly in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 17563?
- About 3,952 people live in the 17563 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.