17512 ZIP Code – Columbia, Pennsylvania
17512 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Columbia, Pennsylvania, part of Lancaster County with a population of approximately 18,044 residents. The median household income of $59,496 is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. At $202,100, median home values run below the national average, with 65.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,037 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 16% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.4%, well below the national average. About 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 45.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 17554, 17582, 17368.
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ZIP 17512 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17512 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $202k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,037 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.0 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17554 – Mountville
- 17582 – Washington Boro
- 17368 – Wrightsville
- 17538 – Landisville
- 17552 – Mount Joy
- 17317 – East Prospect
- 17547 – Marietta
- 17550 – Maytown
- 17551 – Millersville
- 17603 – Lancaster
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17554 | MOUNTVILLE | 7,871 | $89,733 |
| 17582 | WASHINGTON BORO | 1,615 | $99,427 |
| 17368 | WRIGHTSVILLE | 6,453 | $82,674 |
| 17538 | LANDISVILLE | 7,496 | $94,825 |
| 17552 | MOUNT JOY | 19,902 | $85,788 |