17578 ZIP Code — Stevens, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17578 is located in Stevens, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 13.98 square miles and serves a population of 7,642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17578

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 $262,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,479. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17578 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,642

population

13.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stevens	Acceptable
Stevens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17517 Denver (2.9 mi) 17522 Ephrata (3.8 mi) 17501 Akron (5 mi) 17569 Reinholds (5.4 mi) 17543 Lititz (6.8 mi) 17073 Newmanstown (7.1 mi) 17581 Terre Hill (8.3 mi) 17540 Leola (8.7 mi) 17557 New Holland (9.4 mi) 19565 Wernersville (9.4 mi) 19551 Robesonia (9.4 mi) 19608 Reading (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,642
Population density	547 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	13.98 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.2267
Longitude	-76.1790
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	30.5%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.8%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,642

Population

547

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$80,479

Median household income

$33,755

Per capita income

$262,900

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

2,139

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

199

Under 5

170

489

5–9

419

338

10–14

290

404

15–19

347

188

20–24

161

423

25–34

363

455

35–44

389

478

45–54

409

210

55–59

180

286

60–64

246

258

65–74

221

110

75–84

277

85+

238

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,512	32.9%
18 and over	5,130	67.1%
65 and over	1,198	15.7%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,352	95%
Two or more races	102	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	101	1.3%
Asian	101	1.3%
Black or African American	54	0.7%
Other race	33	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.8%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$80,479

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 39.3%

$300k–$500k 26.9%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$262,900
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	26.1%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.5%
Electricity	43.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	26.7%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,724	69.0%
Cohabiting couple	84	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	384	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	308	12.3%
Households with children under 18	912	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	732	29.3%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	21.8%
Married	62.5%	63.9%
Separated	2.5%	1.0%
Widowed	0.5%	7.4%
Divorced	7.5%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	2.5%
Kindergarten	56	2.6%
Elementary school	1,188	55.7%
High school	653	30.6%
College / grad school	183	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.5%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Construction 11.4%

Retail trade 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Professional & management 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 24.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	386	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	27.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,273	95.2%
Spanish	212	2.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	164	2.3%
Other languages	48	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,421	97.1%
Born in same state	7,409	97.0%
Born in different state	6,633	86.8%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	221	2.9%
Not a US citizen	182	82.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	585	7.7%
Arab	542	7.1%
French	501	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	163	2.1%
Polish	38	0.5%
Irish	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17578

What city is ZIP code 17578 in?

ZIP code 17578 is primarily assigned to Stevens, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17578 in?

ZIP code 17578 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17578 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 17578 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 17578 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 17578 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 17578?

ZIP code 17578 has an estimated population of 7,642 residents, with a density of 547 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17578?

The median household income in ZIP code 17578 is $80,479, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17578 in?

ZIP code 17578 observes the EST timezone.