| City: | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lancaster County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:33:00 PM |
| Population: | 1,183 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.0376, -76.3058 |
| Land Area: | 0.043 sq mi |
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ZIP 17606 serves an institutional population in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With 1,183 residents living in just 39 occupied housing units, the population-to-household ratio of 30.3 reveals this isn't a traditional residential community. The median age of 84.5 years and 95% of the 1,125 institutionalized residents point to a senior living facility or nursing care complex rather than a university campus.
This ZIP code operates as a PO Box-only zone. Twelve PO Box routes serve the 71 active boxes, with no street delivery infrastructure. The postal classification reflects the facility's internal mail distribution system. Staff collects mail from the post office and distributes it within the buildings. That's standard practice for large institutional campuses where the facility manages internal delivery.
The 124 businesses here include medical services, administrative offices, and support operations typical of large care facilities. Eight establishments employed 94 people according to business census data. The median household income of $27,172 reflects the institutional nature of the population rather than traditional household economics.
Lancaster's main postal services operate through ZIP 17601, which physically encloses this smaller institutional zone. The 0.043 square miles contains multiple buildings served by a centralized mail system. Pennsylvania's institutional mail delivery follows federal regulations requiring designated collection points rather than individual room delivery. The PO Box adoption rate of 1.82 means the facility maintains nearly twice as many boxes as housing units, serving both residents and the administrative infrastructure.
This ZIP code contains no street delivery routes. Mail service operates exclusively through PO Boxes, with facility staff managing internal distribution to residents and departments.
ZIP Code 17606 has 1,183 residents and 39 households (average 1.49 persons per household). The median age is 84.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 31.3% male and 68.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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: | 1,183Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 404Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 27,511.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.49Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 604 | 566 | 592 | 539 | 387 | 487 | 447 | 416 | 413 | 428 | 265 | 317 | 341 | 404 |
| Decennial Census | 392 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,183 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 84.5
Male Median Age: 84.3
Female Median Age: 84.5
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 41 | 49 | 83 | 173 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 73 | 136 | 182 | 381 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 26 | 114 | 185 | 265 | 554 |
| White: | 1,159 | 97.31% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 1.34% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.42% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.25% |
| Total: | 1,191 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 370 | 31.28% | 84.3 years |
| Females: | 813 | 68.72% | 84.5 years |
| Total: | 1,183 | 100% | 84.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 404 | 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: | 404 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 404 | 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), is down $26,136 (100.0%) since 2011 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 3.0%, which is considerably lower 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 Service (100.0%).
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 | $26,136 | $29,224 | $26,875 | $24,885 | $26,250 | $31,083 | $23,984 | $0 | $0 | $39,018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $45,667 | $35,709 | $35,263 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,869 | $26,750 | $23,553 | $23,923 | $24,362 | $22,880 | $22,206 | $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: | 12 | 2.97% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 392 | 97.03% |
| Total: | 404 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $110,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $2,208, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,210 (121.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $604. Of occupied housing, owners make up 16.92% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 83.08% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.41%, which is much 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 | $110,000 | $206,100 | $146,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 14 | 8.64% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 27 | 16.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 26 | 16.05% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 12 | 7.41% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 14 | 8.64% |
| $3,000 or more: | 51 | 31.48% |
| No Rent: | 18 | 11.11% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $998 | $1,042 | $1,375 | $1,691 | $0 | $1,621 | $1,576 | $1,547 | $1,604 | $1,450 | $1,430 | $2,674 | $2,339 | $2,208 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 33 | 16.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 162 | 83.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 195 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 195 | 95.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 4.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 204 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 32 | 15.69% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 172 | 84.31% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 204 | 100% |
In 2024, 45.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than 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. 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: | 51 | 12.62% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 112 | 27.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 0.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 52 | 12.87% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 85 | 21.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 100 | 24.75% |
| Total: | 404 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 353 | 87.38% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 185 | 45.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 130 | 38.46% |
| Public Insurance: | 208 | 61.54% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 338 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 338 | 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: | 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 17606 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 94 people with an annual payroll of $4,076,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 192Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $918,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,076,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 94Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17606 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 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 17606. It covers 0.043 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: | 0.043 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: | 4241216Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lancaster city; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 17606 is in the Manheim Township 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.