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Lancaster County
Adamstown, PA
19501
19501 ZIP Code — Adamstown, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 19501 is located in
Adamstown ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Lancaster County .
It covers approximately 0.98 square miles and serves a population of
1,084 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 717 .
About ZIP code 19501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 19501 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,084
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
0.98 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.2439
Longitude
-76.0604
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
717
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
34.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.5%
35.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
28.7%
24.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.4%
6.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$69,500
Median household income
$221,800
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 245 22.6% 18 and over 839 77.4% 65 and over 150 13.8% Median age 33.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5%
Group Count % White 1,004 92.6% Black or African American 54 5% Two or more races 26 2.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.3%
34.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
34.5%
35.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
28.7%
24.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.4%
6.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 1.9% $35k–$50k 18.8% $50k–$75k 26.2% $75k–$100k 11.0% $100k–$150k 14.5% $150k–$200k 15.5% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $69,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $221,800 Median rent / month $944 Owner occupied 75.7% Renter occupied 24.3% Vacant 3.2% Single-family detached 61.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.1% 1990–1999 19.6% 1980–1989 1.4% 1970–1979 4.8% 1960–1969 12.2% 1950–1959 13.8% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 38.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 24.2% 3 bedrooms 47.2% 4 bedrooms 13.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 18.6% 2 vehicles 41.2% 3 or more 36.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 41.7% Propane / LP gas 15.7% Fuel oil 37.6% Wood 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 239 56.9% Cohabiting couple 37 8.8% Male householder, no spouse 50 11.9% Female householder, no spouse 94 22.4% Households with children under 18 164 39.0% Households with seniors (65+) 109 26.0% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.8% 39.1% Married 51.3% 52.5% Separated 5.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.4% 5.0% Divorced 7.5% 3.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.0% Bachelor's or higher 21.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 13 6.1% Elementary school 65 30.4% High school 77 36.0% College / grad school 59 27.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.3% Service 19.2% Sales & office 19.3% Natural resources & construction 8.3% Production & transportation 26.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.5% Government 7.7% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.4% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 23.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
7.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 23.8% Retirement income 8.1% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 30.7% High cholesterol 29.9% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.7% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.5% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 4.2%
Disability % Any disability 2.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 15.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.9% Public insurance 30.3% No insurance 9.3% Uninsured under 19 3.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 994 91.7% Spanish 23 2.3% Other Indo-European 13 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,042 96.1% Born in same state 1,002 92.4% Born in different state 801 73.9% Foreign born 40 3.7% Naturalized citizen 42 3.9% Not a US citizen 9 21.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 110 10.1%
Ancestry Count % French 64 5.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.7% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 19501
What city is ZIP code 19501 in?
ZIP code 19501 is primarily assigned to Adamstown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 19501 in?
ZIP code 19501 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 19501?
ZIP code 19501 has an estimated population of 1,084 residents, with a density of 1,110 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 19501?
The median home value in ZIP code 19501 is $221,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 19501?
The median household income in ZIP code 19501 is $69,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 19501 in?
ZIP code 19501 observes the EST timezone.
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