ZIP Code 17603 - Lancaster Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17603 is located in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Portions of 17603 are also in Millersville and Willow Street and Manor Township (Lancaster County) and Lancaster Township (Lancaster County) and Pequea Township and East Hempfield Township and Conestoga Township and Manheim Township (Lancaster County) and West Lampeter Township and Bausman. 17603 is entirely within Lancaster County. Regionally, 17603 is located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area.
ZIP Code 17603 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lancaster |
| Primary County | Lancaster County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 67,891 |
| Area Code(s) | 223 / 717 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17603 Demographics
17603 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 17603 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17603 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 17603 is 4.1%.
| Population | 67,891 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8% |
| Population Density | 2,390 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 25,102 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,349 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $623,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 49.77% |
17603 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,990 | 62.61% |
| Black | 5,541 | 7.54% |
| Hispanic | 18,947 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 2,874 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 66 | 0.09% |
17603 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,608 | 26.63% |
| Black | 892 | 14.77% |
| Hispanic | 3,183 | 52.72% |
| Asian | 346 | 5.73% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
17603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,179 | 6.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,900 | 19.56% |
| High School Diploma | 12,477 | 35.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 819 | 2.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,340 | 6.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,140 | 11.74% |
| Associates Degree | 2,435 | 6.9% |
| Masters Degree | 2,522 | 7.15% |
| Professional Degree | 851 | 2.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 608 | 1.72% |
17603 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.01435089, -76.35154724 |
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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 | 28 Square Miles |
17603 Schools
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17603 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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