ZIP Code 17540 - Leola Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17540 is located in Leola Pennsylvania. Portions of 17540 are also in Brownstown (Lancaster County) and Farmersville and Upper Leacock Township and West Earl Township and Manheim Township (Lancaster County) and Warwick Township (Lancaster County) and Leacock Township. 17540 is entirely within Lancaster County. Regionally, 17540 is located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area.
ZIP Code 17540 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Leola |
| Primary County | Lancaster County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 10,730 |
| Area Code(s) | 223 / 717 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17540 Demographics
17540 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17540 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17540 is White. The current unemployment level in 17540 is 4.1%.
| Population | 10,730 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.75% |
| Population Density | 540 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,309 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,712 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $445,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 58.56% |
17540 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,923 | 83.85% |
| Black | 370 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 992 | 8.38% |
| Asian | 520 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17540 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 62.87% |
| Black | 14 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 28.68% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17540 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 214 | 4.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 697 | 15.43% |
| High School Diploma | 2,033 | 45.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 64 | 1.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 306 | 6.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 503 | 11.14% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 8.55% |
| Masters Degree | 196 | 4.34% |
| Professional Degree | 56 | 1.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 61 | 1.35% |
17540 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.09888458, -76.18661499 |
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| Region | Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lancaster, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 20 Square Miles |
17540 Schools
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17540 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 64d - Piedmont Limestone/Dolomite Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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