17532 ZIP Code — Holtwood, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17532 is located in Holtwood, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 21.39 square miles and serves a population of 3,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17532

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $306,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,453. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

3,445

population

21.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17532 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17532

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17532. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holtwood	Acceptable
Holtwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17565 Pequea (3.4 mi) 17560 New Providence (5.3 mi) 17314 Delta (6.3 mi) 17516 Conestoga (6.6 mi) 17302 Airville (7 mi) 17584 Willow Street (7.9 mi) 17309 Brogue (7.9 mi) 17566 Quarryville (8.3 mi) 17563 Peach Bottom (8.5 mi) 17551 Millersville (9.4 mi) 17579 Strasburg (9.8 mi) 17321 Fawn Grove (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,445
Population density	161 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	21.39 sq mi
Water area	1.22 sq mi
Latitude	39.8579
Longitude	-76.3040
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	21.6%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,445

Population

161

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$84,453

Median household income

$36,355

Per capita income

$306,000

Median home value

$973

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,170

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

188

Under 5

178

140

5–9

133

117

10–14

111

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

199

243

35–44

230

285

45–54

271

105

55–59

135

60–64

127

131

65–74

125

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	928	26.9%
18 and over	2,517	73.1%
65 and over	386	11.2%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,231	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	141	3.9%
Two or more races	93	2.6%
Other race	81	2.3%
Asian	24	0.7%
Black or African American	16	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.6%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$84,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 47.9%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$306,000
Median rent / month	$973
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	14.2%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	25.5%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	27.0%
Propane / LP gas	28.1%
Fuel oil	18.1%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	831	66.9%
Cohabiting couple	210	16.9%
Male householder, no spouse	89	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	112	9.0%
Households with children under 18	485	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	22.2%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	19.5%
Married	68.9%	62.8%
Separated	0.8%	0.6%
Widowed	1.1%	4.3%
Divorced	6.4%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 48.5%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	10.0%
Kindergarten	71	10.2%
Elementary school	395	56.7%
High school	121	17.4%
College / grad school	40	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Construction 17.1%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 50.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.8%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	28.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,079	89.4%
Spanish	197	6.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	169	5.5%
Other languages	24	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,336	96.8%
Born in same state	3,255	94.5%
Born in different state	2,938	85.3%
Foreign born	81	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	109	3.2%
Not a US citizen	54	49.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	289	8.4%
Italian	218	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	4.2%
German	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17532

What city is ZIP code 17532 in?

ZIP code 17532 is primarily assigned to Holtwood, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17532 in?

ZIP code 17532 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17532 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 17532 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17532?

The median home value in ZIP code 17532 is $306,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 17532?

ZIP code 17532 has an estimated population of 3,445 residents, with a density of 161 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17532?

The median household income in ZIP code 17532 is $84,453, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17532 in?

ZIP code 17532 observes the EST timezone.