The 17540 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Leola, PA (Lancaster County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 10,875. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $64,977. The ZIP Code 17540 has a median age of approximately 31.6 years, with 15.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 23.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $26,839.
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In ZIP Code 17540, 77.2% of the population graduated high school, while 23.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 15.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.9% in this Lancaster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 15.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.4% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17540 are younger than average. The median age of 31.6 years in ZIP Code 17540 is approximately 17.06% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 17540 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 17540 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17540 is $64,977, while the region's mean household income is $79,821. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,839. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17540 of $26,839 is approximately 21.87% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 8.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 11.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 17540 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 17540 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17540, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 10.1% of 17540 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17540 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.7%), followed by Black or African American (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 17540, 71.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 17.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% 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 | 71.4% |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 17.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 1.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17540, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lancaster County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.6% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17540 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢/kWh | 14.86¢/kWh | 10.33¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17540 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.66 | 5.84 | |
| Feb | 4.43 | 6.31 | |
| Mar | 4.92 | 7.02 | |
| Apr | 5.53 | 7.3 | |
| May | 5.51 | 7.13 | |
| Jun | 5.47 | 6.95 | |
| Jul | 5.87 | 6.51 | |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.65 | |
| Sep | 5.37 | 7.02 | |
| Oct | 4.51 | 6.92 | |
| Nov | 3.89 | 5.99 | |
| Dec | 2.96 | 5.46 |
In 17540, 71.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.7% 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 17.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17540 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 17540 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.1% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.6% |
| Retail trade | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.7% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |