17516 ZIP Code — Conestoga, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17516 is located in Conestoga, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 20.53 square miles and serves a population of 4,952 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17516

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 $284,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17516 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,952

population

20.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Conestoga	Acceptable
Conestoga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17565 Pequea (3.8 mi) 17551 Millersville (3.8 mi) 17309 Brogue (5.3 mi) 17582 Washington Boro (5.4 mi) 17603 Lancaster (5.6 mi) 17611 Lancaster (5.8 mi) 17532 Holtwood (6.6 mi) 17584 Willow Street (7.4 mi) 17302 Airville (7.8 mi) 17368 Wrightsville (7.8 mi) 17554 Mountville (7.9 mi) 17560 New Providence (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,952
Population density	241 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	20.53 sq mi
Water area	7.20 sq mi
Latitude	39.9278
Longitude	-76.3884
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	28.3%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,952

Population

241

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$100,000

Median household income

$43,665

Per capita income

$284,300

Median home value

$1,032

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,841

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

165

5–9

160

117

10–14

113

129

15–19

125

181

20–24

176

268

25–34

261

212

35–44

207

412

45–54

401

318

55–59

309

247

60–64

240

275

65–74

268

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	805	16.3%
18 and over	4,147	83.7%
65 and over	771	15.6%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,544	88.8%
Two or more races	223	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	166	3.2%
Asian	86	1.7%
Other race	55	1.1%
Black or African American	39	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 15.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	15.2%
Median income	$100,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 14.5%

$1M+ 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,300
Median rent / month	$1,032
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	31.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Fuel oil	30.2%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,224	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	115	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	240	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	441	21.8%
Households with children under 18	401	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	650	32.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	33.1%
Married	60.6%	57.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	7.2%
Divorced	5.5%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	3.1%
Kindergarten	54	6.1%
Elementary school	429	48.3%
High school	140	15.7%
College / grad school	238	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Construction 21.5%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 17.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,812	97.2%
Spanish	109	2.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	103	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,890	98.7%
Born in same state	4,879	98.5%
Born in different state	4,370	88.2%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	62	1.3%
Not a US citizen	33	53.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	591	11.9%
Arab	372	7.5%
French	321	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.2%
Irish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17516

What city is ZIP code 17516 in?

ZIP code 17516 is primarily assigned to Conestoga, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17516 in?

ZIP code 17516 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17516 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 17516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17516 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 17516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17516?

ZIP code 17516 has an estimated population of 4,952 residents, with a density of 241 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17516?

The median household income in ZIP code 17516 is $100,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17516 in?

ZIP code 17516 observes the EST timezone.