ZIP code 17579
Where is ZIP code 17579?
Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17579 belongs to Strasburg, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. 17579 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 223 and 717. About 6,875 people live in the 17579 area, where the median household income is $91,621. The closest ZIP codes are 17568 (Refton, 3 mi southwest), 17537 (Lampeter, 3.1 mi northwest) and 17572 (Ronks, 3.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 17579 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Strasburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 717 |
| Coordinates | 39.9701, -76.1848 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 175 |
Population and income in 17579
| Population | 6,875 · higher than 71% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 470 · higher than 61% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.9 years · lower than 81% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $91,621 · higher than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,609 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $349,400 · higher than 87% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,048 a month |
| Housing units | 2,322 |
| Households | 2,288 (3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 14.64 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17568 | Refton, PA | 3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17537 | Lampeter, PA | 3.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17572 | Ronks, PA | 3.6 mi N | Standard |
| 17573 | Lancaster, PA | 4 mi N | Unique |
| 17562 | Paradise, PA | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 17503 | Bart, PA | 4.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 17560 | New Providence, PA | 4.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 17576 | Smoketown, PA | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 17584 | Willow Street, PA | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 17566 | Quarryville, PA | 5.6 mi S | Standard |
| 17585 | Witmer, PA | 5.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17505 | Bird In Hand, PA | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17579
123 MAIN ST
STRASBURG PA 17579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Edisonville and Hessdale: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17579?
- 17579 is a Strasburg, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17579 in?
- ZIP code 17579 is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17579 in?
- 17579 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17579 use area codes 223 and 717.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17579?
- About 6,875 people live in ZIP code 17579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17579?
- The median household income in 17579 is $91,621 a year, higher than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17579 are 17568 (Refton, 3 miles), 17537 (Lampeter, 3.1 miles), 17572 (Ronks, 3.6 miles) and 17573 (Lancaster, 4 miles).