17570 ZIP Code — Rheems, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17570 is located in Rheems, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17570

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 $167,800.

Median household income is $84,271. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17570 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

212

population

0.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17570 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17570

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City	Status
Rheems	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	212
Population density	883 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1293
Longitude	-76.5702
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

212

Population

883

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$84,271

Median household income

$41,972

Per capita income

$167,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	13.7%
18 and over	183	86.3%
65 and over	46	21.7%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	212	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.1%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$200k+ 15.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	25.8%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$200k+	15.7%
Median income	$84,271

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 43.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	34.8%
1960–1969	28.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.2%
2 vehicles	57.3%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.4%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	31.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	69.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	10	11.2%
Households with children under 18	27	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	40.4%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	28.7%
Married	58.6%	61.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.3%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 37.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	29	64.4%
College / grad school	16	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 40.5%

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Other services 12.9%

Wholesale trade 9.5%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	36.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	25.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	57.3%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	212	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)	212	100.0%
Born in same state	212	100.0%
Born in different state	202	95.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	10.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	69.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17570

What city is ZIP code 17570 in?

ZIP code 17570 is primarily assigned to Rheems, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17570 in?

ZIP code 17570 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17570 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 17570 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17570?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17570 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17570 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17570?

The median home value in ZIP code 17570 is $167,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 17570 in?

ZIP code 17570 observes the EST timezone.