17536 ZIP Code — Kirkwood, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17536 is located in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 20.92 square miles and serves a population of 3,610 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17536

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $338,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 46% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

3,610

population

20.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirkwood	Acceptable
Kirkwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17566 Quarryville (4.4 mi) 17509 Christiana (5.3 mi) 19363 Oxford (6.2 mi) 19362 Nottingham (6.3 mi) 19330 Cochranville (7.7 mi) 19310 Atglen (8.3 mi) 17563 Peach Bottom (8.7 mi) 17562 Paradise (9 mi) 17560 New Providence (9.6 mi) 17579 Strasburg (9.8 mi) 19352 Lincoln University (10.6 mi) 19365 Parkesburg (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,610
Population density	173 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	20.92 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	39.8494
Longitude	-76.0675
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	40.5%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,610

Population

173

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$64,333

Median household income

$29,183

Per capita income

$338,700

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,002

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

183

154

5–9

188

146

10–14

178

145

15–19

176

20–24

109

25–34

134

187

35–44

229

228

45–54

277

55–59

60–64

240

65–74

292

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,253	34.7%
18 and over	2,357	65.3%
65 and over	638	17.7%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,599	99.7%
Black or African American	8	0.2%
Two or more races	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 20.6%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	20.6%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$64,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 48.4%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

$1M+ 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$338,700
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	34.6%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	6.2%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	45.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	41.4%
1 vehicle	5.9%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%
Fuel oil	27.9%
Wood	11.3%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	772	69.8%
Cohabiting couple	37	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	43	3.9%
Female householder, no spouse	254	23.0%
Households with children under 18	424	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	516	46.7%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	31.2%
Married	72.8%	53.9%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	11.1%
Divorced	3.0%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 31.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.7%
Kindergarten	26	3.2%
Elementary school	560	68.9%
High school	159	19.6%
College / grad school	62	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.4%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Construction 11.9%

Professional & management 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.2%
Carpool	32.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 1.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.3%
Public insurance	19.9%
No insurance	45.9%
Uninsured under 19	60.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,277	90.8%
Spanish	625	19.1%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	619	18.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,593	99.5%
Born in same state	3,591	99.5%
Born in different state	3,076	85.2%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.5%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	581	16.1%
Italian	489	13.5%
English	354	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	70	1.9%
Polish	22	0.6%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	57.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17536

What city is ZIP code 17536 in?

ZIP code 17536 is primarily assigned to Kirkwood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17536 in?

ZIP code 17536 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17536 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 17536 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 17536 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 17536 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17536?

18% of residents in ZIP code 17536 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17536?

The median home value in ZIP code 17536 is $338,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 17536 in?

ZIP code 17536 observes the EST timezone.