17582 ZIP Code — Washington Boro, PA

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17582 is located in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 9.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17582

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $276,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,427. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17582 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,615

population

9.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17582 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17582

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17582. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington Boro	Acceptable
Washington Boro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17368 Wrightsville (3.3 mi) 17554 Mountville (3.5 mi) 17551 Millersville (3.8 mi) 17512 Columbia (4.2 mi) 17611 Lancaster (4.4 mi) 17603 Lancaster (4.8 mi) 17516 Conestoga (5.4 mi) 17366 Windsor (6.7 mi) 17538 Landisville (6.8 mi) 17622 Lancaster (8.1 mi) 17699 Lancaster (8.3 mi) 17309 Brogue (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,615
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	9.16 sq mi
Water area	2.46 sq mi
Latitude	39.9911
Longitude	-76.4496
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	27.2%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.2%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,615

Population

176

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$99,427

Median household income

$43,432

Per capita income

$276,900

Median home value

$681

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

589

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

122

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	414	25.6%
18 and over	1,201	74.4%
65 and over	355	22.0%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,565	96.9%
Two or more races	41	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.2%	34.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.2%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.2%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$99,427

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 46.5%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,900
Median rent / month	$681
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	38.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	34.9%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	31	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	94	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	112	17.9%
Households with children under 18	173	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	36.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	18.6%
Married	60.0%	67.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	3.1%	7.6%
Divorced	9.2%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.8%
Kindergarten	9	2.9%
Elementary school	140	45.3%
High school	77	24.9%
College / grad school	59	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Construction 17.2%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Other services 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Retail trade 6.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	29.9%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,437	89.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,608	99.6%
Born in same state	1,592	98.6%
Born in different state	1,398	86.6%
Foreign born	16	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	173	10.7%
Italian	151	9.3%
French	99	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	0.9%
English	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17582

What city is ZIP code 17582 in?

ZIP code 17582 is primarily assigned to Washington Boro, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17582 in?

ZIP code 17582 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17582 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 17582 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 17582?

ZIP code 17582 has an estimated population of 1,615 residents, with a density of 176 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17582?

The median household income in ZIP code 17582 is $99,427, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17582?

The median home value in ZIP code 17582 is $276,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 17582 in?

ZIP code 17582 observes the EST timezone.