17551 ZIP Code — Millersville, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17551 is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 10.61 square miles and serves a population of 11,526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
About ZIP code 17551
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $70,196. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,526
population
10.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17551 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17551
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Millersville | Acceptable |
| Millersville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17603 Lancaster (1.9 mi)
17611 Lancaster (2 mi)
17516 Conestoga (3.8 mi)
17582 Washington Boro (3.8 mi)
17554 Mountville (4.7 mi)
17622 Lancaster (5.4 mi)
17699 Lancaster (5.4 mi)
17565 Pequea (6.1 mi)
17584 Willow Street (6.5 mi)
17601 Lancaster (7 mi)
17602 Lancaster (7.1 mi)
17512 Columbia (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,526 |
| Population density | 1,086 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9817 |
| Longitude | -76.3781 |
| 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 | 43.6% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
11,526
Population
1,086
People per sq mi
26.3
Median age
$70,196
Median household income
$30,194
Per capita income
$254,700
Median home value
$1,417
Median monthly rent
56.3%
Home ownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
2,343
Housing units
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
150
Under 5
189
152
5–9
192
245
10–14
309
799
15–19
1,010
1,114
20–24
1,409
418
25–34
528
376
35–44
475
487
45–54
615
339
55–59
429
307
60–64
388
379
65–74
479
216
75–84
272
110
85+
139
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,631 | 14.2% |
| 18 and over | 9,895 | 85.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,595 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 26.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.6%
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7%
Other race
5.4%
Asian
4.1%
Black or African American
3.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,974 | 71.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,014 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 883 | 7% |
| Other race | 676 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 516 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 473 | 3.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
11.4%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $70,196 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
2.2%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
45.7%
$300k–$500k
19.5%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,417 |
| Owner occupied | 56.3% |
| Renter occupied | 43.7% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 39.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 27.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.6% |
| Electricity | 31.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.5% |
| Fuel oil | 14.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,652 | 42.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 272 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 621 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,326 | 34.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 813 | 21.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,212 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.8% | 54.2% |
| Married | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
5.2%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
15.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 64 | 1.2% |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 0.9% |
| Elementary school | 754 | 14.7% |
| High school | 492 | 9.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,779 | 73.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Retail trade
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.9%
Professional & management
11.9%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 9.5% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
25.7%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
29.3%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
39.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 23.9% |
| High cholesterol | 23.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 348 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,187 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 355 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 63 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 164 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,724 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 10,321 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 7,737 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 403 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 802 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 484 | 60.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,164 | 10.1% |
| French | 990 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 432 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 118 | 1% |
| Irish | 97 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 67 | 0.6% |
| English | 57 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.6% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17551
What city is ZIP code 17551 in?
ZIP code 17551 is primarily assigned to Millersville, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17551 in?
ZIP code 17551 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17551?
26% of residents in ZIP code 17551 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 17551?
ZIP code 17551 has an estimated population of 11,526 residents, with a density of 1,086 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17551?
The median household income in ZIP code 17551 is $70,196, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17551?
The median home value in ZIP code 17551 is $254,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 17551 in?
ZIP code 17551 observes the EST timezone.