17606 ZIP Code — Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17606 is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 0.04 square miles and serves a population of 317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17606

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 62%.

Overall, ZIP code 17606 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

317

population

0.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lancaster	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	317
Population density	7,925 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0376
Longitude	-76.3058
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	71.8%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

317

Population

7,925

People per sq mi

81.0

Median age

Median household income

$20,999

Per capita income

Median home value

$2,674

Median monthly rent

15.9%

Home ownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

37.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

65–74

75–84

132

85+

132

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	317	100.0%
65 and over	317	100.0%
Median age	81.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	317	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 62.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	62.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$2,674
Owner occupied	15.9%
Renter occupied	84.1%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	7.9%
Large apartment buildings	92.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	1.8
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	33.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	38.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	50.0%
1 bedroom	33.8%
2 bedrooms	8.3%
3 bedrooms	7.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	46.9%
1 vehicle	53.1%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.5%
Electricity	54.1%
No fuel used	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	191	92.3%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	100.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	23.4%
Married	87.2%	9.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.7%	66.2%
Divorced	5.1%	0.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 50.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 22.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	37.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 62.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 62.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.9%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.6%
High blood pressure	57.4%
High cholesterol	44.0%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	18.7%
Stroke	7.7%
Asthma	7.3%
Arthritis	56.7%
Kidney disease	7.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	22.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	3.8%
Binge drinking	2.2%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	23.5%
Depression	11.3%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	6.5%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	4.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	93.6%
Visited dentist	73.6%
Cholesterol screening	98.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	62.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	62.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	317	100.0%
Born in same state	317	100.0%
Born in different state	257	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	5%
Arab	14	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	65.3%
Internet access	46.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17606

What city is ZIP code 17606 in?

ZIP code 17606 is primarily assigned to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17606 in?

ZIP code 17606 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17606 have an older population?

100% of residents in ZIP code 17606 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17606?

63% of residents in ZIP code 17606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 17606 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17606 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 17606 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 17606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 17606 in?

ZIP code 17606 observes the EST timezone.