| City: | Rheems, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lancaster County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:20:23 AM |
| Population: | 263 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1293, -76.5702 |
| Land Area: | 0.24 sq mi |
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The ZIP code contains only PO Box delivery assignments. Seven ZIP+4 records serve the area, including four dedicated to PO Box ranges and three for street addresses. Lime Street is the only named street in the delivery system, with two records associated with it. One building appears in postal records: the post office itself (listed as "POSTMASTER").
Rheems sits at coordinates 40.13°N, 76.57°W in central Lancaster County. The surrounding area operates on rural carrier routes (two routes serve the zone), which is typical for small Pennsylvania communities between larger towns. The nearest major service area is the 17022 ZIP code, which geographically encloses this smaller zone.
Of 105 total housing units, 95 are occupied year-round. The population density works out to about 1,096 people per square mile when you account for the 0.24 square mile land area. The water area is negligible at 0.001 square miles. The community has nine business establishments employing 398 people, an unusually high employment-to-population ratio that suggests these are larger employers drawing workers from outside the immediate area.
The median household income of $89,417 sits well above many rural Pennsylvania communities. Median home values of $243,000 reflect Lancaster County's strong real estate market. Among workers, 48 residents work from home. The work-from-home percentage reflects broader rural trends where professional workers can live in small communities while working remotely.
Only one street appears in postal records: Lime Street with two delivery records. This reflects the community's small geographic footprint and reliance on PO Box delivery rather than street carrier routes.
ZIP Code 17570 has 263 residents and 95 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 39.7 years, slightly younger than the state (41.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, 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: | 263Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 225Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,095.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $89,417Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 95Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $243,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.77Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.49Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 163 | 231 | 215 | 204 | 195 | 233 | 192 | 206 | 117 | 117 | 301 | 212 | 225 |
| Decennial Census | 291 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 263 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.7
Male Median Age: 42.2
Female Median Age: 33.8
| 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 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 17 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 246 | 94.25% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 3.45% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.15% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.77% |
| Total: | 261 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 137 | 52.09% | 42.2 years |
| Females: | 126 | 47.91% | 33.8 years |
| Total: | 263 | 100% | 39.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 225 | 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: | 225 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 225 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $89,417, which is considerably higher than the state median ($76,081), is up $72,631 (432.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,417. Family households earn a median of $92,708 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $92,708). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $43,917, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $43,917 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.5%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,786 | $33,750 | $34,712 | $49,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,585 | $0 | $0 | $82,188 | $84,271 | $89,417 |
| Median Family Income | $17,411 | $47,564 | $47,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $98,690 | $0 | $92,708 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,477 | $44,318 | $43,917 |
| Employed: | 143 | 67.77% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 5.69% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 56 | 26.54% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 72 | 50.35% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 34.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 15.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 143 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $243,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $131,600 (118.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $243,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (70.13% with a mortgage, 29.87% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,400 | $124,000 | $118,300 | $0 | $0 | $333,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $121,400 | $167,800 | $243,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 54 | 70.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 23 | 29.87% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 77 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
In 2023, 16.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 51.90 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (62.90%). College enrollment is 37.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 15 | 9.20% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 37.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 61 | 37.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 15.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 148 | 90.80% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 15.95% |
| Private Insurance: | 156 | 64.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 70 | 29.05% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 6.22% |
| Total: | 241 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 226 | 93.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 51.9% | 32.9% | 26.0% | 28.6% | 30.6% | 38.2% | 59.5% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 39 | 62.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 23 | 37.10% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 39 | 62.90% |
ZIP Code 17570 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 398 people with an annual payroll of $37,573,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 309Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,517,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $37,573,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 398Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17570 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 555,151 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 17570. It covers 0.24 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lancaster, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 555,151Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lancaster, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.24 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: 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: | 4264392Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rheems CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 17570 is in the Elizabethtown Area 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 January 1, 2026.