The 17520 ZIP Code is primarily associated with East Petersburg, PA (Lancaster County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 4,691. Approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $77,770. The ZIP Code 17520 has a median age of approximately 43.9 years, with 22.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 32.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $34,637.
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In ZIP Code 17520, 96.5% of the population graduated high school, while 32.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Lancaster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17520 are older than average. The median age of 43.9 years in ZIP Code 17520 is approximately 15.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.6% of the population in 17520 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 17520 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17520 is $77,770, while the region's mean household income is $83,765. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,637. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17520 of $34,637 is approximately 0.83% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 3.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 58.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.5% of the population in 17520 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 27.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.9% of 17520 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 28.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 27.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17520, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 9.6% of 17520 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17520 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.8%), followed by Black or African American (5.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 17520, 95.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lancaster County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17520, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 21.9% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lancaster County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17520 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17520 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17520 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.51 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.52 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.47 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.85 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.54 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.79 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.18 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17520, 74.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17520 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 17520 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |