The 17562 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Paradise, PA (Lancaster County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 4,640. Approximately 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $68,614. The ZIP Code 17562 has a median age of approximately 31.6 years, with 18.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 10.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $30,160.
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In ZIP Code 17562, 59.7% of the population graduated high school, while 10.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 23.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.7% in this Lancaster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 23.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.2% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17562 are younger than average. The median age of 31.6 years in ZIP Code 17562 is approximately 17.06% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 17562 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 17562 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 12.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17562 is $68,614, while the region's mean household income is $98,246. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,160. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17562 of $30,160 is approximately 12.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 9.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This poverty rate is approximately equal to the overall poverty rate in the U.S. as a whole. Regarding household income, approximately 22.6% of the population in 17562 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.9% of 17562 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17562, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 6.8% of 17562 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17562 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Some other race (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 17562, 52.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 43.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 52.3% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 43.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17562, an estimated 25.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lancaster County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 17562 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 17562 is high blood pressure, as approximately 29.9% of adults 18 and older in this Lancaster County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.3% |
| Current asthma | 12.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17562 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 78.3% of those 18 and above in 17562 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 17562 include sleeping less than 7 hours (37.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (36.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 71.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| Current smoking | 23.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.9% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17562 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17562 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.02¢/kWh | 11.15¢/kWh | 8¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17562 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.51 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.4 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.48 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.79 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.8 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.95 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17562, 70.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.0 minutes. Approximately 21.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17562 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.2% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 17562 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.8% |
| Construction | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 1.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 17562, debt collection have received the most complaints in 17562 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lancaster County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Debt collection | 12 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 9 |
| False statements or representation | 3 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Problem with a purchase or transfer | 1 |