Dillsburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17019
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,721
- 109/sq mi High-density area
- $94,423
- Median income Above-median income area
- $299,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dillsburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 109
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17019 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 17019 (Dillsburg, PA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.7 in 2023 to 228.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17019 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,721 residents across 163.0 square miles, a density of 109 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17019 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,423 (21% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,569. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $299,300 (32% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,138.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17019 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 17019
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dillsburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17019.
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 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 17019, Dillsburg, 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
17,721
Population
163.0
Area (sq mi)
109
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17019?
43.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$94,423
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$45,569
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17019 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Dillsburg, 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)
$94,423 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
7,872housing units
7,872
Total Housing Units
7,548
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$299,300
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,138
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17019 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 157 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 173 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 205 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 224 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 228 |
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 334 business establishments in ZIP 17019, employing approximately 3,885 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,225,000.
334
Businesses
3,885
Employees
$227.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 70 | 21.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17019 vs 17027 →
ZIP 17019 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17011
Camp Hill (17011)
34,586 residents
- 17055
Mechanicsburg (17055)
34,237 residents
- 17019
Dillsburg (17019)
17,721 residents
- 17316 8,266
East Berlin (17316)
8,266 residents
- 17339 6,940
Lewisberry (17339)
6,940 residents
- 17007 5,591
Boiling Springs (17007)
5,591 residents
- 17372 4,101
York Springs (17372)
4,101 residents
- 17365 2,510
Wellsville (17365)
2,510 residents
- 17027 2,141
Grantham (17027)
2,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17019 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17019 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
- 17055
Mechanicsburg (17055)
$99,077 median income
- 17339
Lewisberry (17339)
$96,583 median income
- 17019
Dillsburg (17019)
$94,423 median income
- 17011
Camp Hill (17011)
$92,556 median income
- 17365
Wellsville (17365)
$91,742 median income
- 17316
East Berlin (17316)
$90,664 median income
- 17027
Grantham (17027)
$86,513 median income
- 17372
York Springs (17372)
$82,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17019 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17027 | Grantham, PA | 2,141 | 4.8 mi |
| 17055 | Mechanicsburg, PA | 34,237 | 6.2 mi |
| 17365 | Wellsville, PA | 2,510 | 5.1 mi |
| 17007 | Boiling Springs, PA | 5,591 | 5.8 mi |
| 17316 | East Berlin, PA | 8,266 | 8.6 mi |
| 17372 | York Springs, PA | 4,101 | 7.6 mi |
| 17339 | Lewisberry, PA | 6,940 | 8.0 mi |
| 17072 | New Kingstown, PA | 193 | 10.4 mi |
| 17011 | Camp Hill, PA | 34,586 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17019, 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 (17,721 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 17019 in?
ZIP code 17019 (Dillsburg) is located in York County, Pennsylvania. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17019?
ZIP code 17019 in Dillsburg, PA has a population of 17,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17019?
The median household income in ZIP 17019 is $94,423, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17019?
The median home value in ZIP 17019 is $299,300, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17019?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17019 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17019?
ZIP code 17019 has 334 business establishments employing approximately 3,885 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17019?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17019 are: Construction (70), Other services (except public administration) (52), Retail trade (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17019?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17019 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 17019?
In ZIP code 17019, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 17019?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17019 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17019?
In ZIP code 17019, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17019?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17019 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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