ZIP Code 17027

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Grantham · Cumberland County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,141

2,204/sq mi

Median income
$86,513

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$252,400

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.2%

Median age 20.6

Land area
1.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17027 in Grantham, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,141. The median household income is $86,513, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $252,400, 9% below the US average. 48.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Grantham, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,141 residents, producing a population density of 2,204 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 17027 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17027 sits at $86,513 (11% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,440. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $252,400 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,861 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 17027 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 17027, Grantham, 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

2,141

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

2,204

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17027?

20.6

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 8.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$86,513

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$26,440

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

201

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$252,400

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,861

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 17027, employing approximately 1,874 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,687,000.

4

Businesses

1,874

Employees

$41.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 75.0%

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 17027 vs 17055 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17055 Mechanicsburg, PA 34,237 1.6 mi
17019 Dillsburg, PA 17,721 4.8 mi
17050 Mechanicsburg, PA 32,815 6.6 mi
17339 Lewisberry, PA 6,940 6.1 mi
17011 Camp Hill, PA 34,586 6.5 mi
17007 Boiling Springs, PA 5,591 6.7 mi
17365 Wellsville, PA 2,510 7.6 mi
17025 Enola, PA 16,778 9.7 mi
17072 New Kingstown, PA 193 7.0 mi
17070 New Cumberland, PA 15,692 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17027 in?
ZIP code 17027 (Grantham) 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 17027?
ZIP code 17027 in Grantham, PA has a population of 2,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17027?
The median household income in ZIP 17027 is $86,513, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17027?
The median home value in ZIP 17027 is $252,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17027 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17027?
ZIP code 17027 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 1,874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17027?
In ZIP code 17027, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 17027?
In ZIP code 17027, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17027 is 6.5% 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 Grantham, 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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