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Ephrata borough, PA

ZIP 17522 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17522

17522 has a population of 33,601 with a median age of 38.6 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
2.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.2%-62% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.6%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
21.3%+31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.4%+30% vs US avg
x
High school
37.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.5%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.9%-39% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
74.2%+1180% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 17522

Poverty Rate
8.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.9%-39% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.3%+29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
74.2%+1180% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population33,601
Median age38.6
Poverty rate8.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.8%
Hispanic7.2%
Black2.0%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born15.4%