17522 ZIP Code – Ephrata, Pennsylvania
17522 is a large ZIP code in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, part of Lancaster County with a population of approximately 34,061 residents. The median household income is $69,084 — near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. The median home value of $248,800 is near the national average, with 64.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,095 is near the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 8.2%, below the national average. An estimated 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 38.6, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 17501, 17578, 17508.
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ZIP 17522 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17522 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $248k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,095 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.6 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17501 – Akron
- 17578 – Stevens
- 17508 – Brownstown
- 17517 – Denver
- 17540 – Leola
- 17581 – Terre Hill
- 17543 – Lititz
- 17557 – New Holland
- 17506 – Blue Ball
- 19501 – Adamstown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17501 | AKRON | 4,639 | $68,066 |
| 17578 | STEVENS | 7,642 | $80,479 |
| 17508 | BROWNSTOWN | 1,052 | $114,680 |
| 17517 | DENVER | 15,051 | $88,100 |
| 17540 | LEOLA | 10,730 | $81,667 |