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Lancaster city, PA

ZIP 17603 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17603

17603 has a population of 66,788 with a median age of 35.5 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
65.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Black
8.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
26.7%+43% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.1%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
16.1%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.7%-12% vs US avg
x
High school
32.1%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
36.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.2%+197% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.5%+857% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 17603

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.2%+197% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.8%-27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.5%+857% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population66,788
Median age35.5
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White65.0%
Hispanic26.7%
Black8.2%
Asian3.9%
Foreign-born41.2%