17579 ZIP Code — Strasburg, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17579 is located in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 14.64 square miles and serves a population of 6,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17579

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $294,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,013. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17579 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,409

population

14.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17579 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17579

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Strasburg	Acceptable
Strasburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17572 Ronks (4 mi) 17584 Willow Street (4.2 mi) 17560 New Providence (4.4 mi) 17573 Lancaster (4.5 mi) 17562 Paradise (4.6 mi) 17602 Lancaster (5.1 mi) 17576 Smoketown (5.1 mi) 17529 Gordonville (6.9 mi) 17566 Quarryville (7 mi) 17505 Bird In Hand (7.6 mi) 17535 Kinzers (7.9 mi) 17509 Christiana (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,409
Population density	438 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	14.64 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.9618
Longitude	-76.1792
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	28.7%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,409

Population

438

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$85,013

Median household income

$35,808

Per capita income

$294,800

Median home value

$1,165

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,883

Housing units

32.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

269

Under 5

252

320

5–9

298

229

10–14

213

153

15–19

143

120

20–24

112

368

25–34

343

375

35–44

351

199

45–54

185

203

55–59

190

322

60–64

301

462

65–74

432

188

75–84

176

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,788	27.9%
18 and over	4,621	72.1%
65 and over	1,463	22.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,226	96%
Two or more races	137	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	78	1.2%
Black or African American	33	0.5%
Other race	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$85,013

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 38.6%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,800
Median rent / month	$1,165
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	26.7%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	39.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	29.5%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,464	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	59	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	371	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	381	16.7%
Households with children under 18	778	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	979	43.0%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	19.9%
Married	61.5%	66.1%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	5.5%
Divorced	10.4%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	32.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	5.4%
Kindergarten	143	11.5%
Elementary school	734	58.8%
High school	185	14.8%
College / grad school	118	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 13.5%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Construction 6.7%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	402	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,888	91.9%
Spanish	301	5.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	301	5.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,358	99.2%
Born in same state	6,310	98.5%
Born in different state	5,361	83.6%
Foreign born	48	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	51	0.8%
Not a US citizen	51	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	656	10.2%
Italian	650	10.1%
Arab	308	4.8%
Irish	94	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	0.7%
English	33	0.5%
Norwegian	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17579

What city is ZIP code 17579 in?

ZIP code 17579 is primarily assigned to Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17579 in?

ZIP code 17579 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17579 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 17579 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17579?

ZIP code 17579 has an estimated population of 6,409 residents, with a density of 438 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17579?

The median home value in ZIP code 17579 is $294,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17579?

The median household income in ZIP code 17579 is $85,013, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17579 in?

ZIP code 17579 observes the EST timezone.