17022 ZIP Code — Elizabethtown, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17022 is located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 54.95 square miles and serves a population of 31,969 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
About ZIP code 17022
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $78,688. The poverty rate of 7% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,969
population
54.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17022 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17022
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | Acceptable |
| Elizabethtown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17502 Bainbridge (5.6 mi)
17552 Mount Joy (6.5 mi)
17057 Middletown (6.6 mi)
17547 Marietta (6.7 mi)
17033 Hershey (6.8 mi)
17347 Mount Wolf (8.3 mi)
17078 Palmyra (8.7 mi)
17545 Manheim (8.9 mi)
17036 Hummelstown (9.5 mi)
17345 Manchester (9.7 mi)
17034 Highspire (9.8 mi)
17370 York Haven (9.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,969 |
| Population density | 582 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 54.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1680 |
| Longitude | -76.6074 |
| 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 | 32.6% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
31,969
Population
582
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$78,688
Median household income
$40,046
Per capita income
$265,500
Median home value
$1,323
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
8,632
Housing units
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
823
Under 5
848
922
5–9
949
735
10–14
757
1,183
15–19
1,219
1,187
20–24
1,223
2,006
25–34
2,066
1,651
35–44
1,701
1,776
45–54
1,830
1,012
55–59
1,043
1,037
60–64
1,068
1,500
65–74
1,545
1,051
75–84
1,082
865
85+
890
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,191 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 25,778 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,933 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
2%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,164 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,202 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,044 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 678 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 656 | 2% |
| Asian | 397 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $78,688 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
16.9%
$200k–$300k
36.0%
$300k–$500k
30.1%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,323 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
| Single-family detached | 53.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.5% |
| Electricity | 44.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 15.7% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,419 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 599 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,583 | 12.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,831 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,397 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,290 | 34.5% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 25.5% |
| Married | 60.7% | 53.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
14.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 573 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 222 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,557 | 32.7% |
| High school | 1,442 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,014 | 38.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
8.2%
Professional & management
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.1% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
25.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 31.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,536 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,298 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 543 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 260 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 69 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,555 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 30,232 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 24,746 | 77.4% |
| Foreign born | 323 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,414 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 721 | 51.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,234 | 13.2% |
| French | 3,607 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,453 | 4.5% |
| English | 408 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 116 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 87 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.1% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17022
What city is ZIP code 17022 in?
ZIP code 17022 is primarily assigned to Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17022 in?
ZIP code 17022 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 17022?
ZIP code 17022 has an estimated population of 31,969 residents, with a density of 582 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17022?
The median home value in ZIP code 17022 is $265,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17022?
The median household income in ZIP code 17022 is $78,688, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17022 in?
ZIP code 17022 observes the EST timezone.