17550 ZIP Code — Maytown, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17550 is located in Maytown, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
168
population
0.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17550 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17550
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Maytown | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 168 |
| Population density | 1,050 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0755 |
| Longitude | -76.5828 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717/223 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.1% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
168
Population
1,050
People per sq mi
55.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$50,672
Per capita income
$161,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
65
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
7
9
15–19
9
12
25–34
13
8
35–44
9
15
55–59
16
24
65–74
26
7
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 137 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 64 | 38.1% |
| Median age | 55.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.3%
Two or more races
16.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 83.3% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 16.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.1% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
17.1%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
30.5%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k+
19.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 17.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 20.7% |
| $200k+ | 19.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
63.1%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter occupied | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 80.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.7% |
| Electricity | 51.2% |
| Fuel oil | 17.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26 | 31.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 25 | 30.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 31 | 37.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 39 | 47.6% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.7% | 24.7% |
| Married | 31.7% | 41.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 30.5% | 34.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
40.1%
Some college, no degree
36.5%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
12.4%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 18 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
27.5%
Retail trade
19.8%
Manufacturing
18.7%
Professional & management
17.6%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 28.6% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| 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
8.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.6% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 51 | 37.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 60.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 155 | 92.3% |
| 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) | 168 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 168 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 151 | 89.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 25 | 14.9% |
| Irish | 17 | 10.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14 | 8.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17550
What city is ZIP code 17550 in?
ZIP code 17550 is primarily assigned to Maytown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17550 in?
ZIP code 17550 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17550 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 17550 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 17550 have a large veteran population?
37% of civilians in ZIP code 17550 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 17550 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 17550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17550?
The median home value in ZIP code 17550 is $161,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 17550 in?
ZIP code 17550 observes the EST timezone.