17554 ZIP Code — Mountville, PA
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17554 is located in Mountville, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 3.12 square miles and serves a population of 7,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17554
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 $236,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $89,733. The poverty rate of 6% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,871
population
3.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17554 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17554
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mountville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17512 Columbia (2.9 mi)
17538 Landisville (3.3 mi)
17582 Washington Boro (3.5 mi)
17611 Lancaster (3.6 mi)
17603 Lancaster (4.2 mi)
17551 Millersville (4.7 mi)
17520 East Petersburg (5.7 mi)
17368 Wrightsville (5.7 mi)
17601 Lancaster (6.1 mi)
17622 Lancaster (6.2 mi)
17699 Lancaster (6.4 mi)
17552 Mount Joy (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,871 |
| Population density | 2,523 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0388 |
| Longitude | -76.4273 |
| 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 | 35.7% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
7,871
Population
2,523
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$89,733
Median household income
$39,171
Per capita income
$236,900
Median home value
$1,274
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
2,334
Housing units
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
257
Under 5
227
268
5–9
237
232
10–14
206
259
15–19
230
182
20–24
161
619
25–34
548
611
35–44
540
489
45–54
433
247
55–59
218
338
60–64
300
415
65–74
367
128
75–84
114
130
85+
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,626 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 6,245 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,269 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Black or African American
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Other race
3.4%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,557 | 79.4% |
| Black or African American | 418 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 385 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 277 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 261 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 34.0% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.2% | 35.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
1.7%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
12.2%
$75k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $89,733 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k–$300k
52.3%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,274 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 2.1% |
| Single-family detached | 45.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 16.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.5% |
| Electricity | 47.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 17.2% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,497 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 159 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 451 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,008 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,001 | 32.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 904 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 28.8% |
| Married | 51.5% | 44.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 17.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
37.4%
Some college, no degree
11.3%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 65 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 835 | 44.4% |
| High school | 421 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 465 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.2%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Professional & management
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Retail trade
7.3%
Other services
5.2%
Construction
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.1%
Information
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Public administration
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 7.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
1.1%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
4.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 310 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 20.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,387 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 552 | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 376 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,050 | 89.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,778 | 86.1% |
| Born in different state | 5,199 | 66.1% |
| Foreign born | 272 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 821 | 10.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 505 | 61.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 858 | 10.9% |
| French | 519 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 430 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 52 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17554
What city is ZIP code 17554 in?
ZIP code 17554 is primarily assigned to Mountville, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17554 in?
ZIP code 17554 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 17554?
ZIP code 17554 has an estimated population of 7,871 residents, with a density of 2,524 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17554?
The median household income in ZIP code 17554 is $89,733, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17554?
The median home value in ZIP code 17554 is $236,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 17554 in?
ZIP code 17554 observes the EST timezone.