| City: | Bowmansville, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lancaster County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:32:06 PM |
| Population: | 78 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1968, -76.0176 |
| Land Area: | 0.021 sq mi |
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Bowmansville is a tiny Lancaster County village that serves as a regional mail hub for surrounding rural areas. With just 78 residents and 31 households within its 0.0085 square mile footprint, the post office maintains 156 PO Boxes. That's a 5.0 adoption rate, meaning the Bowmansville post office serves five times as many PO Box holders as there are local homes.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the region. The post office handles mail through two rural carrier routes covering 29 delivery points, but most residents and businesses in the surrounding farms and communities rely exclusively on PO Boxes. People drive from across the countryside to pick up mail, packages, and business deliveries.
Bowmansville punches above its weight economically. Despite having fewer than 80 residents, the village hosts 19 business establishments employing 498 people. Transportation and warehousing dominate the local economy, with 183 workers in logistics operations. These businesses draw workers from surrounding communities, and many use Bowmansville PO Boxes for commercial mail.
The small residential population is older and established. Median age is 47 years. All residents were born in the United States. Owner-occupied homes dominate, with 29 of the 31 households owning their properties. Median household income of $75,673 sits above the national average, though educational attainment data shows 0% with bachelor's degrees, suggesting a working-class industrial and agricultural workforce.
Street names tell the story of a historic rural crossroads. E Maple Grove Road carries the most delivery points (9 records), followed by Reading Road and Mill Street (6 each). Church Street and nature-themed roads like Oak Leaf Court, Dogwood Drive, and Cedar Street round out the village's modest street network. The ZIP was established before October 2004, though the village itself dates back generations as a Pennsylvania Dutch farming community.
Street names reflect a historic rural village with agricultural roots: Reading Road connects to the nearby city, while Church Street, Mill Street, and nature-themed roads like Oak Leaf Court and Dogwood Drive preserve small-town Pennsylvania character.
ZIP Code 17507 has 78 residents and 31 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 47.0 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 26.9% male and 73.1% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4%, which is much higher than the state average (8.1%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 78Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 64Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,714.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 31Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 32 | 24 | 26 | 54 | 55 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 117 | 112 | 108 | 158 | 183 | 64 |
| Decennial Census | 62 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 78 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47
Male Median Age: 21.3
Female Median Age: 48.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 57 | 70.37% |
| Black: | 1 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 14.81% |
| Asian: | 7 | 8.64% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 4.94% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 21 | 26.92% | 21.3 years |
| Females: | 57 | 73.08% | 48.9 years |
| Total: | 78 | 100% | 47.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 64 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (73.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $73,102 | $75,673 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 26.56% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 47 | 73.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 64 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 26.56% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 73.44% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 47 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 26.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 47 | 73.44% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 17 | 26.56% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 47 | 73.44% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 17 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 17 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 64 | 79.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 17 | 20.99% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 17507 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 499 people with an annual payroll of $34,533,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 199Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,043,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $34,533,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 499Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17507 is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, within the Lancaster, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29540) and Pennsylvania's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 519,445 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 17507. It covers 0.021 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lancaster, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 519,445Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lancaster, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.021 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3356.48 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4207896Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bowmansville CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17507 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.