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Lancaster County
Drumore, PA
17518
17518 ZIP Code — Drumore, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17518 is located in
Drumore ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Lancaster County .
It covers approximately 13.81 square miles and serves a population of
1,455 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 717/223 .
About ZIP code 17518
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($64,792) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 42% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 17518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,455
Population density
105 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
13.81 sq mi
Water area
4.67 sq mi
Latitude
39.8135
Longitude
-76.2625
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
717/223
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.2%
34.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.2%
35.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
24.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
5.6%
6.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$64,792
Median household income
$290,600
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 480 33.0% 18 and over 975 67.0% 65 and over 187 12.9% Median age 29.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 1,443 98.8% Black or African American 6 0.4% Hispanic or Latino 6 0.4% Other race 6 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.2%
34.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
41.2%
35.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
24.8%
22.4%
Over $200k
5.6%
6.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 5.3% $25k–$35k 2.7% $35k–$50k 20.3% $50k–$75k 16.0% $75k–$100k 12.3% $100k–$150k 23.7% $150k–$200k 5.7% $200k+ 7.3% Median income $64,792
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $290,600 Median rent / month $808 Owner occupied 67.6% Renter occupied 32.4% Vacant 6.4% Single-family detached 80.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.3% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.01
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 18.4% 2000–2009 8.5% 1990–1999 14.3% 1980–1989 13.0% 1970–1979 19.9% 1960–1969 2.4% 1950–1959 1.3% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 20.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.6% 2 bedrooms 17.9% 3 bedrooms 46.4% 4 bedrooms 12.2% 5+ bedrooms 19.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 28.1% 1 vehicle 18.7% 2 vehicles 27.6% 3 or more 25.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 20.8% Propane / LP gas 15.5% Fuel oil 23.3% Wood 26.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 331 75.6% Cohabiting couple 9 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 38 8.7% Female householder, no spouse 60 13.7% Households with children under 18 195 44.5% Households with seniors (65+) 132 30.1% Average household size 3.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.9% 14.3% Married 58.9% 73.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.5% Divorced 13.2% 5.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.8%
Some HS, no diploma
26.8%
Some college, no degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 62.5% Bachelor's or higher 6.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 1.4% Kindergarten 11 3.1% Elementary school 202 57.5% High school 110 31.3% College / grad school 23 6.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Agriculture & mining
16.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Professional & management
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.9% Service 14.1% Sales & office 13.1% Natural resources & construction 19.8% Production & transportation 21.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.1% Government 3.9% Self-employed 25.0% Unpaid family workers 1.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 56.8% Carpool 14.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.4% Work from home 12.7% Other means 7.9% Avg commute (minutes) 35.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
54.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.6% Retirement income 19.4% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 6.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 31.0% High cholesterol 30.9% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.4% Depression 24.9% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 17.6% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 59.9% Cholesterol screening 86.1% Teeth loss 18.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 4.7%
Disability % Any disability 10.5% Under 18 4.4% 18–64 years 9.1% 65 and over 32.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.4% Public insurance 22.9% No insurance 41.9% Uninsured under 19 59.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,332 91.5% Spanish 184 13.8% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 184 13.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,455 100.0% Born in same state 1,455 100.0% Born in different state 1,240 85.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 241 16.6% English 96 6.6% Arab 94 6.5%
Ancestry Count % French 68 4.7% German 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.1% Internet access 70.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17518
What city is ZIP code 17518 in?
ZIP code 17518 is primarily assigned to Drumore, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17518 in?
ZIP code 17518 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 17518 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 17518 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17518?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 17518?
ZIP code 17518 has an estimated population of 1,455 residents, with a density of 105 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17518?
The median home value in ZIP code 17518 is $290,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 17518 in?
ZIP code 17518 observes the EST timezone.
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