17529 ZIP Code — Gordonville, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17529 is located in Gordonville, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 14.67 square miles and serves a population of 4,795 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17529

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $352,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($73,981) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 43% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,795

population

14.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gordonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17572 Ronks (3.2 mi) 17573 Lancaster (3.7 mi) 17535 Kinzers (3.9 mi) 17562 Paradise (4.6 mi) 17576 Smoketown (4.7 mi) 17505 Bird In Hand (5.6 mi) 17557 New Holland (5.6 mi) 17540 Leola (6 mi) 17527 Gap (6.3 mi) 17579 Strasburg (6.9 mi) 17519 East Earl (7.8 mi) 17602 Lancaster (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,795
Population density	327 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	14.67 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.0433
Longitude	-76.1030
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	33.0%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,795

Population

327

People per sq mi

25.4

Median age

$73,981

Median household income

$30,394

Per capita income

$352,900

Median home value

$1,272

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

963

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

182

Under 5

172

225

5–9

212

236

10–14

223

309

15–19

291

269

20–24

253

218

25–34

205

268

35–44

253

184

45–54

173

55–59

135

60–64

128

171

65–74

162

183

75–84

173

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,597	33.3%
18 and over	3,198	66.7%
65 and over	730	15.2%
Median age	25.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,591	94.4%
Black or African American	108	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	68	1.4%
Two or more races	36	0.7%
Other race	32	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	28	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	6.0%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$73,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 38.0%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 15.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$352,900
Median rent / month	$1,272
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	18.0%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	18.2%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	26.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.5%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.7%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Fuel oil	14.6%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	945	71.5%
Cohabiting couple	89	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	108	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	180	13.6%
Households with children under 18	528	39.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	480	36.3%
Average household size	3.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	32.5%
Married	54.1%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	7.6%
Divorced	2.4%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 31.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	54.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	9.8%
Kindergarten	106	8.4%
Elementary school	682	54.1%
High school	175	13.9%
College / grad school	174	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.1%

Construction 16.2%

Wholesale trade 15.2%

Retail trade 15.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Other services 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Professional & management 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	32.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	2.6%
Self-employed	16.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.1%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	23.5%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	10.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.3%
Public insurance	25.4%
No insurance	42.7%
Uninsured under 19	52.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,441	92.6%
Spanish	309	7.0%
Other Indo-European	29	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	280	6.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,778	99.6%
Born in same state	4,778	99.6%
Born in different state	4,474	93.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.4%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	499	10.4%
Arab	397	8.3%
Italian	281	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	1.3%
Polish	7	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	58.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17529

What city is ZIP code 17529 in?

ZIP code 17529 is primarily assigned to Gordonville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17529 in?

ZIP code 17529 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17529 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 17529 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17529?

13% 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 17529?

The median home value in ZIP code 17529 is $352,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 17529?

ZIP code 17529 has an estimated population of 4,795 residents, with a density of 327 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17529 in?

ZIP code 17529 observes the EST timezone.