17356 ZIP Code — Red Lion, PA
York County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17356 is located in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 33.43 square miles and serves a population of 22,623 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17356
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 $216,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $84,272. 32% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
22,623
population
33.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17356 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17356
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Red Lion | Acceptable |
| Red Lion | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17366 Windsor (2.4 mi)
17322 Felton (2.8 mi)
17313 Dallastown (5.2 mi)
17309 Brogue (5.9 mi)
17402 York (6.7 mi)
17368 Wrightsville (6.8 mi)
17407 York (8.2 mi)
17403 York (8.3 mi)
17582 Washington Boro (8.7 mi)
17363 Stewartstown (8.9 mi)
17302 Airville (8.9 mi)
17516 Conestoga (9.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,623 |
| Population density | 677 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8971 |
| Longitude | -76.5585 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
22,623
Population
677
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$84,272
Median household income
$39,660
Per capita income
$216,200
Median home value
$988
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
6,978
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
448
Under 5
450
649
5–9
651
864
10–14
866
734
15–19
736
623
20–24
625
1,414
25–34
1,418
1,516
35–44
1,520
1,417
45–54
1,421
1,152
55–59
1,155
658
60–64
659
1,107
65–74
1,110
508
75–84
509
206
85+
207
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,692 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,931 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,647 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.6%
Black or African American
3.4%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,810 | 90.6% |
| Black or African American | 779 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 690 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 345 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.4% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $84,272 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
22.4%
$200k–$300k
40.2%
$300k–$500k
15.5%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,200 |
| Median rent / month | $988 |
| Owner occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter occupied | 26.3% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 55.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 28.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.4% |
| Electricity | 22.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.6% |
| Fuel oil | 9.6% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,692 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 888 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,596 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,877 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,809 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,678 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.2% | 24.2% |
| Married | 52.8% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
40.6%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 209 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 229 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,452 | 47.4% |
| High school | 1,191 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,089 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Retail trade
13.1%
Professional & management
10.5%
Construction
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Other services
2.7%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.7% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
12.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 30.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,081 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 26.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.1% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,725 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 216 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 6 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 42 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,818 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,593 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 14,484 | 64.0% |
| Foreign born | 225 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 805 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 526 | 65.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,098 | 18.1% |
| Arab | 1,994 | 8.8% |
| French | 1,900 | 8.4% |
| English | 156 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 120 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 89 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 52 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 48 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17356
What city is ZIP code 17356 in?
ZIP code 17356 is primarily assigned to Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17356 in?
ZIP code 17356 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 17356?
ZIP code 17356 has an estimated population of 22,623 residents, with a density of 677 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17356?
The median home value in ZIP code 17356 is $216,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17356?
The median household income in ZIP code 17356 is $84,272, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17356 in?
ZIP code 17356 observes the EST timezone.