17505 ZIP Code — Bird In Hand, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17505 is located in Bird In Hand, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 7.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17505

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $421,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $87,350.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 41% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,156

population

7.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17505 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17505

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bird In Hand	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17540 Leola (2.2 mi) 17576 Smoketown (2.5 mi) 17573 Lancaster (3.6 mi) 17572 Ronks (4.6 mi) 17602 Lancaster (4.8 mi) 17529 Gordonville (5.6 mi) 17699 Lancaster (5.9 mi) 17501 Akron (5.9 mi) 17622 Lancaster (6 mi) 17601 Lancaster (6.2 mi) 17522 Ephrata (7.3 mi) 17579 Strasburg (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,156
Population density	291 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	7.41 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.0708
Longitude	-76.2029
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	21.2%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	13.5%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,156

Population

291

People per sq mi

28.4

Median age

$87,350

Median household income

$25,543

Per capita income

$421,200

Median home value

$1,588

Median monthly rent

61.4%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

446

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

5–9

154

10–14

192

15–19

101

20–24

143

25–34

177

35–44

107

45–54

132

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	786	36.5%
18 and over	1,370	63.5%
65 and over	243	11.3%
Median age	28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,090	94.1%
Hispanic or Latino	66	3%
Two or more races	66	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	13.5%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 15.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	28.2%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	15.6%
Median income	$87,350

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 32.8%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

$1M+ 22.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$421,200
Median rent / month	$1,588
Owner occupied	61.4%
Renter occupied	38.6%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	4.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	16.7%
4 bedrooms	34.9%
5+ bedrooms	20.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	42.0%
1 vehicle	4.9%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	32.0%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	364	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	109	20.5%
Male householder, no spouse	21	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	37	7.0%
Households with children under 18	259	48.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	29.4%
Average household size	4.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	28.5%
Married	54.6%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	6.1%
Divorced	12.5%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.0%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.7%
Kindergarten	15	3.2%
Elementary school	391	83.0%
High school	30	6.4%
College / grad school	13	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.6%

Retail trade 17.1%

Professional & management 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Other services 8.1%

Education & healthcare 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.9%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	5.0%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.7%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.2%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	17.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.3%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.6%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	0.9%
65 and over	14.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	16.6%
No insurance	40.5%
Uninsured under 19	39.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,957	90.8%
Spanish	324	16.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	318	16.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,156	100.0%
Born in same state	2,156	100.0%
Born in different state	1,950	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	296	13.7%
Italian	213	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.6%
Internet access	69.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17505

What city is ZIP code 17505 in?

ZIP code 17505 is primarily assigned to Bird In Hand, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17505 in?

ZIP code 17505 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17505 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 17505 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17505?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17505?

The median home value in ZIP code 17505 is $421,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 17505?

ZIP code 17505 has an estimated population of 2,156 residents, with a density of 291 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17505 in?

ZIP code 17505 observes the EST timezone.