17565 ZIP Code — Pequea, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17565 is located in Pequea, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 13.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17565

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $291,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,782. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17565 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,229

population

13.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pequea	Acceptable
Pequea	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17532 Holtwood (3.4 mi) 17516 Conestoga (3.8 mi) 17560 New Providence (5 mi) 17584 Willow Street (5.6 mi) 17551 Millersville (6.1 mi) 17309 Brogue (7.2 mi) 17603 Lancaster (7.3 mi) 17611 Lancaster (7.7 mi) 17302 Airville (7.9 mi) 17602 Lancaster (8.4 mi) 17579 Strasburg (8.7 mi) 17582 Washington Boro (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,229
Population density	168 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	13.26 sq mi
Water area	2.66 sq mi
Latitude	39.9040
Longitude	-76.3248
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	24.6%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	13.1%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,229

Population

168

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$97,782

Median household income

$40,697

Per capita income

$291,300

Median home value

$1,132

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

834

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

118

5–9

107

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

109

166

45–54

151

167

55–59

152

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	602	27.0%
18 and over	1,627	73.0%
65 and over	370	16.6%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,171	95.8%
Two or more races	42	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.6%
Other race	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	13.1%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 14.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	14.3%
Median income	$97,782

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 35.5%

$300k–$500k 37.9%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,300
Median rent / month	$1,132
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	14.8%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	36.4%
Wood	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	576	72.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	103	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	116	14.6%
Households with children under 18	274	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	32.7%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	20.6%
Married	70.9%	66.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	7.1%
Divorced	7.7%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	17.0%
Kindergarten	44	8.6%
Elementary school	299	58.4%
High school	53	10.4%
College / grad school	29	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 10.7%

Other services 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Information 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	36.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,055	92.2%
Spanish	44	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,199	98.7%
Born in same state	2,199	98.7%
Born in different state	1,927	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.3%
Not a US citizen	30	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	338	15.2%
French	330	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	162	7.3%
Irish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17565

What city is ZIP code 17565 in?

ZIP code 17565 is primarily assigned to Pequea, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17565 in?

ZIP code 17565 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17565 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 17565 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 17565?

ZIP code 17565 has an estimated population of 2,229 residents, with a density of 168 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17565?

The median household income in ZIP code 17565 is $97,782, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17565?

The median home value in ZIP code 17565 is $291,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 17565 in?

ZIP code 17565 observes the EST timezone.