ZIP Code 17602 - Lancaster Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17602 is located in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Portions of 17602 are also in Willow Street and Lampeter and Smoketown and Witmer and West Lampeter Township and East Lampeter Township and Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) and Manheim Township (Lancaster County) and Strasburg Township and Talmage. 17602 is entirely within Lancaster County. Regionally, 17602 is located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area.
ZIP Code 17602 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lancaster |
| Primary County | Lancaster County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 50,184 |
| Area Code(s) | 223 / 717 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17602 Demographics
17602 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 17602 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17602 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 17602 is 4.1%.
| Population | 50,184 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.94% |
| Population Density | 1,946 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,810 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,776 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $571,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 58.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 58.5% |
17602 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,876 | 58.47% |
| Black | 7,473 | 13.29% |
| Hispanic | 13,942 | 24.8% |
| Asian | 1,744 | 3.1% |
| Native American | 174 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.03% |
17602 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,191 | 18.36% |
| Black | 1,019 | 15.71% |
| Hispanic | 3,998 | 61.64% |
| Asian | 276 | 4.26% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17602 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,944 | 6.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,881 | 17.17% |
| High School Diploma | 10,958 | 38.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 545 | 1.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,959 | 6.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,927 | 13.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,938 | 6.82% |
| Masters Degree | 1,726 | 6.07% |
| Professional Degree | 302 | 1.06% |
| Doctorate Degree | 252 | 0.89% |
17602 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.01422119, -76.24745941 |
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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 | 26 Square Miles |
17602 Schools
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17602 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 64d - Piedmont Limestone/Dolomite Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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