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Lancaster County
Brownstown, PA
17508
17508 ZIP Code — Brownstown, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17508 is located in
Brownstown ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Lancaster County .
It covers approximately 0.28 square miles and serves a population of
1,052 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 717/223 .
About ZIP code 17508
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $114,680. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 17508 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,052
Population density
3,757 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
0.28 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.1245
Longitude
-76.2191
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
717/223
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.5%
34.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
35.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
24.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$114,680
Median household income
$275,000
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 390 37.1% 18 and over 662 62.9% 65 and over 185 17.6% Median age 38.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 575 46% Asian 261 20.9% Hispanic or Latino 197 15.8% Other race 197 15.8% Two or more races 19 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.5%
34.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
35.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
24.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.6% $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 2.7% $50k–$75k 9.7% $75k–$100k 6.9% $100k–$150k 53.2% $150k–$200k 10.9% $200k+ 5.1% Median income $114,680
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $275,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.5% Renter occupied 8.5% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 87.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 8.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 11.2% 1980–1989 39.6% 1970–1979 3.6% 1960–1969 4.2% 1950–1959 1.5% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 36.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 10.3% 3 bedrooms 36.9% 4 bedrooms 39.9% 5+ bedrooms 13.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.7% 2 vehicles 43.8% 3 or more 33.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 53.5% Propane / LP gas 4.2% Fuel oil 32.3% Wood 10.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 278 84.0% Cohabiting couple 11 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 13 3.9% Female householder, no spouse 29 8.8% Households with children under 18 163 49.2% Households with seniors (65+) 170 51.4% Average household size 3.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.3% 21.2% Married 65.5% 71.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.1% 2.1% Divorced 0.0% 5.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.4%
Some college, no degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.4% Bachelor's or higher 31.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 1.4% Kindergarten 17 4.0% Elementary school 216 50.3% High school 145 33.8% College / grad school 45 10.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
13.4%
Education & healthcare
12.3%
Public administration
6.9%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 26.8% Sales & office 9.7% Natural resources & construction 4.3% Production & transportation 22.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 12.3% Self-employed 14.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.6% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.4% Retirement income 21.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 33.6% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.5% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.5% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 1.5% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 89.8% Public insurance 33.7% No insurance 2.6% Uninsured under 19 6.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,025 97.4% Spanish 46 4.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 46 4.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 877 83.4% Born in same state 845 80.3% Born in different state 695 66.1% Foreign born 32 3.0% Naturalized citizen 175 16.6% Not a US citizen 175 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 87 8.3% English 44 4.2% Norwegian 23 2.2%
Ancestry Count % French 13 1.2% Arab 13 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.5% Internet access 96.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17508
What city is ZIP code 17508 in?
ZIP code 17508 is primarily assigned to Brownstown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17508 in?
ZIP code 17508 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 17508 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 17508 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 17508 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 17508 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 17508 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 17508 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17508?
The median household income in ZIP code 17508 is $114,680, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17508 in?
ZIP code 17508 observes the EST timezone.
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