Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Kitchen remodeling in Strasburg, PA
Strasburg has 1,331 homes, about three in four of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1976.
The homes of Strasburg
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Strasburg borough.
More homes in Strasburg were built in before 1940 than in any other decade, 25% of them, followed by the 1980s at 23%.
53% 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 Strasburg is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17579 | 2,322 | 76% | 1981 | 47% |
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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