17522 ZIP Code — Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17522 is located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 43.01 square miles and serves a population of 34,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17522
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $69,084. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
34,061
population
43.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17522 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17522
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ephrata | Acceptable |
| Ephrata | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17501 Akron (2.3 mi)
17578 Stevens (3.8 mi)
17540 Leola (5.1 mi)
17517 Denver (5.2 mi)
17581 Terre Hill (6.2 mi)
17557 New Holland (6.3 mi)
17543 Lititz (6.6 mi)
17505 Bird In Hand (7.3 mi)
17569 Reinholds (7.5 mi)
17519 East Earl (7.8 mi)
17529 Gordonville (9.6 mi)
17576 Smoketown (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,061 |
| Population density | 792 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1733 |
| Longitude | -76.1658 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
34,061
Population
792
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$69,084
Median household income
$35,727
Per capita income
$248,800
Median home value
$1,095
Median monthly rent
65.3%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
9,192
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,082
Under 5
1,113
1,094
5–9
1,125
989
10–14
1,016
946
15–19
972
1,097
20–24
1,127
2,626
25–34
2,699
1,829
35–44
1,880
1,615
45–54
1,660
1,097
55–59
1,128
1,010
60–64
1,038
1,678
65–74
1,724
1,062
75–84
1,091
672
85+
691
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,660 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 26,401 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,918 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Other race
1.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,686 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,117 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 677 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 399 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.0% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $69,084 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
35.0%
$300k–$500k
24.8%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,095 |
| Owner occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter occupied | 34.7% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
| Single-family detached | 52.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.6% |
| Electricity | 42.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.3% |
| Fuel oil | 28.6% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,770 | 57.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 770 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,171 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,844 | 21.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,932 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,575 | 33.8% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Married | 61.4% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
36.3%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 350 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 347 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,377 | 49.9% |
| High school | 1,264 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,429 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Retail trade
12.2%
Construction
8.3%
Professional & management
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Public administration
1.4%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 5.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 14.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.9%
Under 18 years
8.2%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,580 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,866 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2,054 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 625 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,335 | 4.2% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,473 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 31,862 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 26,744 | 78.5% |
| Foreign born | 611 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,588 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 750 | 47.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,346 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 2,175 | 6.4% |
| French | 2,023 | 5.9% |
| Polish | 344 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 136 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 118 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 39 | 0.1% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17522
What city is ZIP code 17522 in?
ZIP code 17522 is primarily assigned to Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17522 in?
ZIP code 17522 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 17522?
ZIP code 17522 has an estimated population of 34,061 residents, with a density of 792 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17522?
The median household income in ZIP code 17522 is $69,084, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17522?
The median home value in ZIP code 17522 is $248,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 17522 in?
ZIP code 17522 observes the EST timezone.