Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Kitchen remodeling in Gap, PA
Gap has 756 homes, 72% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1974.
The homes of Gap
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Gap CDP.
More homes in Gap were built in before 1940 than in any other decade, 39% of them, followed by the 1990s at 19%.
56% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Gap is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17527 | 2,035 | 76% | 1982 | 47% |
| 17535 | 773 | 70% | 1997 | 31% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Lancaster area earn a median $30.52 an hour and plumbers $29.78, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Lancaster area.
Before you sign: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no state license for remodelers, but under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act every contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvements a year must register with the Attorney General’s Office.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Pennsylvania · Permits · What it costs
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