ZIP Code 17040

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Landisburg · Perry County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,787

22/sq mi

Median income
$78,824

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$261,900

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 35.8

Land area
129.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 17040 in Landisburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,787. The median household income is $78,824, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $261,900, 6% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.6 square miles in Landisburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,787 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 17040 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17040 sits at $78,824 (1% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,380. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $261,900 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $997 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 17040 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17040.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 17040, Landisburg, 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

2,787

Population

129.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17040?

35.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$78,824

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$36,380

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,083

Total Housing Units

926

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$261,900

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$997

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 17040, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,259,000.

35

Businesses

220

Employees

$7.3M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 22.9%
Construction 7 20.0%
Retail trade 6 17.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.6%

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
17024 Elliottsburg, PA 1,893 6.4 mi
17090 Shermans Dale, PA 5,216 7.1 mi
17081 Plainfield, PA 352 8.2 mi
17047 Loysville, PA 2,526 6.3 mi
17013 Carlisle, PA 34,575 8.1 mi
17037 Ickesburg, PA 1,126 9.8 mi
17015 Carlisle, PA 20,798 10.6 mi
17241 Newville, PA 11,853 10.7 mi
17068 New Bloomfield, PA 4,298 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17040 in?
ZIP code 17040 (Landisburg) is located in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17040?
ZIP code 17040 in Landisburg, PA has a population of 2,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17040?
The median household income in ZIP 17040 is $78,824, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17040?
The median home value in ZIP 17040 is $261,900, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17040 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17040?
ZIP code 17040 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17040 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7), Retail trade (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17040?
In ZIP code 17040, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 17040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17040 is 33.6 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 17040?
In ZIP code 17040, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17040 is 12.9% 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 Landisburg, 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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