ZIP 17562 rural America/New_York Lancaster County

ZIP 17562 — Paradise, PA

A rural neighborhood profile for Paradise, Pennsylvania, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
4,558
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
102
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
39.976, -76.093
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/New_York
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 17562, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
8/10
Walkability
5/10

About Paradise, PA

ZIP code 17562 sits in Paradise, part of Lancaster County in the state of Pennsylvania. With roughly 4,558 residents and an estimated density of 102 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Pennsylvania index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 17562 against other parts of Paradise, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Pennsylvania overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 17562:

  • “Movers near Paradise PA” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 17562” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Paradise” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 17562” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Paradise permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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