| City: | Brownstown, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lancaster County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:32:07 PM |
| Population: | 1,020 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1245, -76.2191 |
| Land Area: | 0.284 sq mi |
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Brownstown is a compact village in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where 1,020 residents live within just 0.38 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist anywhere in the territory, so the Brownstown Post Office maintains 382 PO Boxes for 371 households.
The village shows two different delivery systems working side by side. While everyone needs a PO Box for mail, the postal system includes both city carrier routes (serving 46 delivery points) and rural carrier routes (serving 70 delivery points). The most active street is Charles Place, with 47 delivery points and multi-unit addressing. This mixed pattern fits Brownstown's character as a small but established community with both village-style development and surrounding rural addresses.
Brownstown's economy centers on transportation and logistics. Nearly half the workforce (47%) works in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. This isn't a bedroom community. Local businesses include 30 establishments employing 558 people, which means many residents work right here. The median household income of $110,500 sits well above typical small-town levels.
The housing stock tells the story of a historic village. Of the 379 total housing units, 342 were built before 1939. That's 90% of all homes. With 96% homeownership (356 of 371 occupied units) and a median home value of $328,200, Brownstown balances heritage preservation with prosperity. Only 15 households rent, and just 8 units stand vacant.
Charles Place dominates the street network with 47 delivery records, more than the next several streets combined. Main Street splits into East and West sections. Street names like School Lane, Chapel Lane, and Church Street mark community anchors. Names like Stoltzfus Avenue and Cloister Avenue hint at the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage common in Lancaster County. One street bears the name Google Street, likely a family name rather than the tech company.
Nearly 20% of workers (42 of 213 tracked) work from home. For a village of this size, that's a high rate. It suggests remote professionals choosing small-town life while earning urban incomes. The population skews established, with a median age of 39.6 years. Educational attainment runs high at 36.1% holding bachelor's degrees, well above rural Pennsylvania averages.
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Brownstown, PA 17508Street names show a traditional Lancaster County village with Main Street core, Pennsylvania Dutch heritage (Stoltzfus Avenue, Cloister Avenue), and community institutions (School Lane, Chapel Lane, Church Street). Charles Place dominates with concentrated multi-unit delivery.
ZIP Code 17508 has 1,020 residents and 371 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, slightly younger than the state (41.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (88.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,020Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,125Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,591.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $104,597Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 371Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $347,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.74Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 131 | 127 | 284 | 314 | 334 | 530 | 594 | 530 | 485 | 302 | 922 | 1,052 | 1,027 | 1,125 |
| Decennial Census | 423 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,020 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.6
Male Median Age: 37
Female Median Age: 48.5
| 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 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 35 | 21 | 38 | 32 | 35 | 17 | 5 | 39 | 45 | 35 | 37 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| Female | 36 | 24 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 60 | 51 | 45 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Total | 74 | 65 | 70 | 71 | 50 | 65 | 62 | 61 | 27 | 17 | 71 | 105 | 86 | 82 | 42 | 31 | 23 | 18 |
| White: | 904 | 88.71% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 56 | 5.50% |
| Asian: | 32 | 3.14% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 19 | 1.86% |
| Total: | 1,019 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 510 | 50.00% | 37.0 years |
| Females: | 510 | 50.00% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 1,020 | 100% | 39.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 942 | 83.73% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 1.42% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 167 | 14.84% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 14.84% |
| Total Population: | 1,125 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 958 | 85.16% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 167 | 14.84% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $104,597, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is down $15,477 (12.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $104,597. Family households earn a median of $120,545 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $120,545). By gender, male median income is $82,600 and female is $39,722, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $42,878 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.3%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.7%).
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 | $120,074 | $122,583 | $125,087 | $128,224 | $97,404 | $98,269 | $91,339 | $90,417 | $0 | $48,462 | $107,273 | $114,680 | $110,500 | $104,597 |
| Median Family Income | $120,074 | $122,583 | $125,087 | $128,224 | $127,733 | $130,163 | $128,125 | $93,897 | $92,188 | $70,682 | $113,250 | $121,711 | $119,199 | $120,545 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,031 | $21,875 | $21,333 | $17,237 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $63,456 | $63,667 | $61,587 | $61,875 | $0 | $63,217 | $63,168 | $64,688 | $61,250 | $63,793 | $68,333 | $71,705 | $80,568 | $82,600 |
| Median Female Income | $55,208 | $38,681 | $38,750 | $50,139 | $0 | $0 | $95,385 | $56,607 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,556 | $38,594 | $39,722 |
| Employed: | 529 | 66.37% |
| Unemployed: | 31 | 3.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 237 | 29.74% |
| Total: | 797 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 247 | 46.69% |
| Service: | 89 | 16.82% |
| Sales and Office: | 28 | 5.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 41 | 7.75% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 124 | 23.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 529 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $347,800, which is edges past the national median ($332,700), is up $112,000 (47.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $102,100. 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 87.84% (54.77% with a mortgage, 45.23% free-and-clear) and renters 12.16% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $235,800 | $223,300 | $226,300 | $229,600 | $230,900 | $239,400 | $241,200 | $260,900 | $245,700 | $220,300 | $244,900 | $275,000 | $328,200 | $347,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 20.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 36 | 80.00% |
| $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: | 45 | 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): | 178 | 48.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 147 | 39.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 45 | 12.16% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 370 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 370 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 370 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 370 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 370 | 100% |
In 2024, 43.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 21.10%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (44.90%). College enrollment is 11.57%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 88 | 13.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 190 | 29.05% |
| Some college, no degree: | 61 | 9.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 4.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 234 | 35.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 50 | 7.65% |
| Total: | 654 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 566 | 86.54% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 284 | 43.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,060 | 81.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 237 | 18.27% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,297 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,297 | 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 7 | 1.93% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 151 | 41.60% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 163 | 44.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 42 | 11.57% |
| Total: | 363 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 1.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 314 | 86.50% |
ZIP Code 17508 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 28 business establishments, employing about 550 people with an annual payroll of $39,522,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 445Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 28Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,900,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $39,522,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 550Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17508 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 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 17508. It covers 0.284 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: | 0.284 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: | 4209400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brownstown borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 17508 is in the Conestoga Valley School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.