Zip code 17506: Blue Ball, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 17506?

17506 is assigned to Blue Ball, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 17506 in?

17506 is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 17506?

About 469 people live in 17506, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 17506?

The closest zip codes to 17506 are 17557, 17519, 17528, 17581, 17549.

Residential delivery areaLancaster CountyEastern Time

Population

469

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$296K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.1 sq mi

6,091 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 17506

17506 is an urban zip code in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania (Lancaster County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 469 people live here, or 6,091 per square mile. The median resident is 34.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $295,700. 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 17506 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 469 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Healthcare workers45.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%10th of 1,704 in PA
Self-employed workers19.6%
97th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%99th of 1,704 in PA
Government workers25.5%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%86th of 1,704 in PA
Population density6,091/sq mi
85th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi94th of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$61,779
78th
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,599224th of 1,693 in PA
Diversity index49.9
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6147th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$295,700
43rd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500331st of 1,628 in PA
Per capita income$35,194
35th
U.S. $44,673 · PA $44,355967th of 1,707 in PA
Homeownership rate55.1%
24th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,552nd of 1,698 in PA
Median age34.7
19th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,513th of 1,707 in PA
Population469
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,353rd of 1,707 in PA
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%1,655th of 1,699 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,689th of 1,706 in PA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,649th of 1,704 in PA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,589th of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access55.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,673rd of 1,698 in PA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,632nd of 1,705 in PA
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,664th of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,539th of 1,707 in PA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,620th of 1,699 in PA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,532nd of 1,596 in PA
Residents 65 and older2.8%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,677th of 1,707 in PA
Residents under 187.9%
1st
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,593rd of 1,707 in PA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,495th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.192
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,659th of 1,697 in PA

Measure	17506	Lancaster	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Healthcare workers	45.1%	10%	11.5%	9.7%	99th	10th of 1,704
Self-employed workers	19.6%	9.8%	8.2%	10%	97th	99th of 1,704
Government workers	25.5%	8.8%	11.5%	14.5%	95th	86th of 1,704
Population density	6,091/sq mi	591/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	85th	94th of 1,707
Median earnings per worker	$61,779	$49,003	$50,599	$49,666	78th	224th of 1,693
Diversity index	49.9	35.8	44.6	61.4	52nd	147th of 1,707
Median home value	$295,700	$301,100	$254,500	$332,700	43rd	331st of 1,628
Per capita income	$35,194	$43,128	$44,355	$44,673	35th	967th of 1,707
Homeownership rate	55.1%	69.8%	69.3%	65.2%	24th	1,552nd of 1,698
Median age	34.7	39.4	40.9	38.9	19th	1,513th of 1,707
Population	469	557,931	13,018,639	334,922,499	1st	1,353rd of 1,707
Poverty rateStrength	0%	8.2%	11.7%	12.5%	1st	1,655th of 1,699
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	32.4%	35.2%	35.7%	1st	1,689th of 1,706
Work from home	0%	11.6%	15.6%	15.1%	1st	1,649th of 1,704
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.4%	5.3%	5.2%	1st	1,589th of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	55.1%	88.1%	89.7%	91%	1st	1,673rd of 1,698
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	11.2%	5.6%	8.4%	1st	1,632nd of 1,705
Veterans	0%	5.7%	6.1%	6.2%	1st	1,664th of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	0%	5.8%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	1,539th of 1,707
Housing vacancy	0%	3%	9.2%	10.1%	1st	1,620th of 1,699
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	46.4%	48.2%	51.1%	1st	1,532nd of 1,596
Residents 65 and older	2.8%	19.6%	19.5%	17.2%	1st	1,677th of 1,707
Residents under 18	7.9%	23.1%	20.4%	22%	1st	1,593rd of 1,707
Tech workers	0%	2.4%	3.6%	3.8%	1st	1,495th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.192	0.430	0.474	0.483	1st	1,659th of 1,697

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

23%

18–24

22%

25–34

32%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.7

Under 18

7.9%

65 and over

2.8%

Race and ethnicity

White52%
Black48%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

49.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

100%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 156
Average household size: 3
Family households: 91.7%
Married couples: 46.8%
Living alone: 8.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 40% / 60%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

45%

$75–100k

$100–150k

47%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

17506

—

Lancaster Co.

$86,959

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,194

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.192

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

17506

$295,700

Lancaster Co.

$301,100

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

17506

—

Lancaster Co.

$1,357

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 156
Owner-occupied: 55.1%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1944
Median rooms: 8.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

32%

10–19

25%

20–29

22%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

45%

Office and admin

24%

Transportation and moving

17%

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

45%

Finance, insurance and real estate

21%

Construction

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Manufacturing

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$61,779

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

21.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	17506	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$62,019	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

18%

Some college

57%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 55.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.1%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Blue Ball
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lancaster County
Center point: 40.1172° N, 76.0527° W
Land area: 0.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Blue Ball (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 17506

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
17557	New Holland, PA	1.5 mi	15,055	$82,491	$286,500
17519	East Earl, PA	2.3 mi	7,127	$96,250	$330,400
17528	Goodville, PA · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
17581	Terre Hill, PA	2.7 mi	180	—	$285,200
17549	Martindale, PA · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
17555	Narvon, PA	4.9 mi	7,251	$116,429	$392,900
17529	Gordonville, PA	5.7 mi	4,826	$80,050	$362,100
17507	Bowmansville, PA	5.9 mi	64	—	—
17534	Intercourse, PA	6.4 mi	0	—	—
17567	Reamstown, PA · PO box	7.2 mi	—	—	—
17522	Ephrata, PA	7.3 mi	33,852	$74,828	$285,200
17535	Kinzers, PA	7.3 mi	3,042	$108,774	$409,700

Questions about 17506

What city is zip code 17506?

17506 is assigned to Blue Ball, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 17506 in?

17506 is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 17506?

About 469 people live in 17506, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 17506 in?

17506 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 17506?

The closest zip codes to 17506 are 17557, 17519, 17528, 17581, 17549.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17506, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.