17527 ZIP Code — Gap, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17527 is located in Gap, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 21.02 square miles and serves a population of 6,525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17527
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 $292,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $90,362. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% 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. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
6,525
population
21.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17527 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17527
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gap | Acceptable |
| Gap | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17535 Kinzers (3.1 mi)
19365 Parkesburg (5.3 mi)
19310 Atglen (6.2 mi)
17529 Gordonville (6.3 mi)
17562 Paradise (6.5 mi)
17555 Narvon (6.9 mi)
17509 Christiana (7.4 mi)
19344 Honey Brook (7.4 mi)
17557 New Holland (8.1 mi)
17519 East Earl (8.3 mi)
17572 Ronks (8.8 mi)
19320 Coatesville (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,525 |
| Population density | 310 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0219 |
| Longitude | -75.9871 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.7% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
6,525
Population
310
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$90,362
Median household income
$34,190
Per capita income
$292,200
Median home value
$1,171
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
5.4%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
1,597
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
297
Under 5
293
240
5–9
237
204
10–14
201
203
15–19
199
255
20–24
250
492
25–34
485
327
35–44
321
400
45–54
394
255
55–59
250
219
60–64
215
264
65–74
260
110
75–84
109
23
85+
22
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,750 | 26.8% |
| 18 and over | 4,775 | 73.2% |
| 65 and over | 788 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.1%
Black or African American
2.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,110 | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 181 | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 81 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.7% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
24.4%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
12.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 12.4% |
| Median income | $90,362 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.0%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k–$300k
24.4%
$300k–$500k
33.4%
$500k–$1M
12.1%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,171 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 78.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.5% |
| Electricity | 29.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.1% |
| Fuel oil | 28.7% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,356 | 65.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 53 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 304 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 355 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 770 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 585 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 3.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.9% | 27.6% |
| Married | 57.8% | 58.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
19.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
HS graduate
36.1%
Some college, no degree
8.4%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 41 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 741 | 55.8% |
| High school | 255 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 258 | 19.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
19.4%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Education & healthcare
13.8%
Construction
11.9%
Other services
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Professional & management
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.0% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.5% |
| Production & transportation | 22.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.6% |
| Carpool | 22.8% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.4%
Under 18 years
9.4%
18 and over
4.0%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
31.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 322 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.0% |
| Public insurance | 25.1% |
| No insurance | 30.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 39.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,935 | 91.0% |
| Spanish | 360 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 66 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 230 | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,347 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 6,322 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,685 | 87.1% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 178 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 112 | 62.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 483 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 415 | 6.4% |
| French | 336 | 5.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.7% |
| Internet access | 83.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17527
What city is ZIP code 17527 in?
ZIP code 17527 is primarily assigned to Gap, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17527 in?
ZIP code 17527 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 17527?
ZIP code 17527 has an estimated population of 6,525 residents, with a density of 310 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17527?
The median home value in ZIP code 17527 is $292,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17527?
The median household income in ZIP code 17527 is $90,362, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17527 in?
ZIP code 17527 observes the EST timezone.