ZIP code 17606
Where is ZIP code 17606?
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17606 belongs to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Lancaster County. 17606 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Lancaster post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 223 and 717. About 404 people live in the 17606 area. The closest ZIP codes are 17601 (Lancaster, 2.3 mi south), 17520 (East Petersburg, 2.5 mi west) and 17604 (Lancaster, 3.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 17606 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lancaster |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 717 |
| Coordinates | 40.1102, -76.3054 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 176 |
Population and income in 17606
| Population | 404 · lower than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9,395 · higher than 97% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 91.1 years · higher than 100% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 10% / 90% |
| Income per person | $27,208 |
| Below the poverty line | 41% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $2,208 a month |
| Housing units | 204 |
| Households | 195 (1.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 17% / 83% |
| Land area | 0.04 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17606. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17606
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17601 | Lancaster, PA | 2.3 mi S | Standard |
| 17520 | East Petersburg, PA | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 17604 | Lancaster, PA | 3.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17622 | Lancaster, PA | 4.7 mi S | Unique |
| 17508 | Brownstown, PA | 4.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17580 | Talmage, PA | 4.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17611 | Lancaster, PA | 5 mi S | Standard |
| 17543 | Lititz, PA | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 17602 | Lancaster, PA | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 17538 | Landisville, PA | 6 mi W | Standard |
| 17540 | Leola, PA | 6.1 mi E | Standard |
| 17504 | Bausman, PA | 6.1 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17606 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17606
PO BOX 123
LANCASTER PA 17606
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17606-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17606?
- 17606 is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17606 in?
- ZIP code 17606 is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17606 in?
- 17606 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17606?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17606 use area codes 223 and 717.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17606?
- About 404 people live in ZIP code 17606, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 17606 for a street address?
- No. 17606 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Lancaster use 17601, 17602, 17603.
- What ZIP codes are near 17606?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17606 are 17601 (Lancaster, 2.3 miles), 17520 (East Petersburg, 2.5 miles), 17604 (Lancaster, 3.5 miles) and 17622 (Lancaster, 4.7 miles).