Carlisle, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17015
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,798
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,981
- Median income Above-median income area
- $297,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlisle pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17015 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 17015 (Carlisle, PA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.7 in 2023 to 224.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17015 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 20,798 residents across 294.6 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17015 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,981 (12% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,337. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,500 (31% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,212.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 17015 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 17015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlisle, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17015.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
42 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 17015, 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
20,798
Population
294.6
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17015?
48.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.5%
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?
$86,981
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$47,337
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17015 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Carlisle, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,981 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
10,242housing units
10,242
Total Housing Units
9,811
Occupied Units
431
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,500
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,212
Median Rent
1988
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17015 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 162 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 175 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 204 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 217 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 225 |
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 456 business establishments in ZIP 17015, employing approximately 14,814 people with a combined annual payroll of $838,205,000.
456
Businesses
14,814
Employees
$838.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 44 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
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 17015 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
- 17065 4,222
Mount Holly Springs (17065)
4,222 residents
- 17324 4,219
Gardners (17324)
4,219 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 17015 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17015 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
- 17324
Gardners (17324)
$77,824 median income
- 17081
Plainfield (17081)
$73,977 median income
- 17013
Carlisle (17013)
$71,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17015 ranks #2 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 17015, 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 (20,798 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 17015 in?
ZIP code 17015 (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 17015?
ZIP code 17015 in Carlisle, PA has a population of 20,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17015?
The median household income in ZIP 17015 is $86,981, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17015?
The median home value in ZIP 17015 is $297,500, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17015 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17015?
ZIP code 17015 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 14,814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17015?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17015 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Other services (except public administration) (51), Construction (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17015?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17015 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 17015?
In ZIP code 17015, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 17015?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17015 is 22.7 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 17015?
In ZIP code 17015, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17015 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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