Carlisle, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17013
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,575
- 311/sq mi High-density area
- $71,042
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlisle pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 311
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17013 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17013 (Carlisle, PA) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.8 in 2023 to 232.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17013 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 34,575 residents across 111.1 square miles, a density of 311 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17013 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,042 (9% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,686. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $233,300 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,118; 61.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 17013 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlisle, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17013.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
152 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17013, Carlisle, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
34,575
Population
111.1
Area (sq mi)
311
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17013?
41.0
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,042
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$40,686
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17013 ranks nationally
Carlisle, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,042 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,884housing units
16,884
Total Housing Units
15,936
Occupied Units
948
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,300
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,118
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17013 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 161 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 176 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 205 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 223 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 233 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 951 business establishments in ZIP 17013, employing approximately 21,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $985,814,000.
951
Businesses
21,458
Employees
$985.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 152 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 117 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 117 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 58 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 45 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.8% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.5% |
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 17013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17013
Carlisle (17013)
34,575 residents
- 17015
Carlisle (17015)
20,798 residents
- 17007 5,591
Boiling Springs (17007)
5,591 residents
- 17090 5,216
Shermans Dale (17090)
5,216 residents
- 17065 4,222
Mount Holly Springs (17065)
4,222 residents
- 17040 2,787
Landisburg (17040)
2,787 residents
- 17081 352
Plainfield (17081)
352 residents
- 17072 193
New Kingstown (17072)
193 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17013 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17007
Boiling Springs (17007)
$117,130 median income
- 17015
Carlisle (17015)
$86,981 median income
- 17065
Mount Holly Springs (17065)
$86,406 median income
- 17040
Landisburg (17040)
$78,824 median income
- 17090
Shermans Dale (17090)
$78,281 median income
- 17081
Plainfield (17081)
$73,977 median income
- 17013
Carlisle (17013)
$71,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17013 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17013, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,575 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17013 in?
ZIP code 17013 (Carlisle) is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17013?
ZIP code 17013 in Carlisle, PA has a population of 34,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17013?
The median household income in ZIP 17013 is $71,042, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17013?
The median home value in ZIP 17013 is $233,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17013 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17013?
ZIP code 17013 has 951 business establishments employing approximately 21,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17013 are: Retail trade (152), Other services (except public administration) (128), Health care and social assistance (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17013 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17013?
In ZIP code 17013, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17013?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17013 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17013?
In ZIP code 17013, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17013 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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