ZIP Code 17005

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Berrysburg · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania

Population
368

250/sq mi

Median income
$61,429

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,000

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.9%

Median age 43.1

Land area
1.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17005 in Berrysburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 368. The median household income is $61,429, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $151,000, 46% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Berrysburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 368 residents, producing a population density of 250 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17005 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17005 sits at $61,429 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,423. The poverty rate stands at 26.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $151,000 (34% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17005 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17005, Berrysburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

368

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

250

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17005?

43.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,429

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,423

Per Capita Income

26.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

120

Total Housing Units

120

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$151,000

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 17005, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $785,000.

13

Businesses

29

Employees

$785K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
17023 Elizabethville, PA 3,535 1.3 mi
17080 Pillow, PA 298 2.6 mi
17048 Lykens, PA 4,046 4.4 mi
17030 Gratz, PA 832 4.4 mi
17830 Herndon, PA 1,947 5.9 mi
17017 Dalmatia, PA 1,755 4.7 mi
17032 Halifax, PA 8,192 7.6 mi
17061 Millersburg, PA 7,157 5.9 mi
17097 Wiconisco, PA 925 7.1 mi
17864 Port Trevorton, PA 2,445 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17005 in?
ZIP code 17005 (Berrysburg) is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Dauphin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dauphin-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17005?
ZIP code 17005 in Berrysburg, PA has a population of 368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17005?
The median household income in ZIP 17005 is $61,429, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17005?
The median home value in ZIP 17005 is $151,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17005 is White at 96.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17005?
ZIP code 17005 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17005?
In ZIP code 17005, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17005?
In ZIP code 17005, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17005 is 26.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Berrysburg, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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