Quarryville borough, PA

ZIP 17566 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Quarryville borough, PA (17566)

Median Income

$73,545

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+559

Wealth inflow

Population

12,276

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 559 for ZIP 17566 (Quarryville borough, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.0%-19% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-38% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.1%-40% vs US avg

375

Establishments

3,992

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.7%
Construction9.6%
Manufacturing15.3%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade10.9%
Transportation, utilities8.5%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management6.6%
Education, health care, social17.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.5%
Other services5.6%
Public administration3.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 17566 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.1%, median income fell 1.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 1.6%.

Median Income

$73,545

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate