Mechanicsburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17050
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,815
- 395/sq mi High-density area
- $113,720
- Median income Above-median income area
- $372,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mechanicsburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 395
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17050 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 17050 (Mechanicsburg, PA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 232.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17050 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 32,815 residents across 83.1 square miles, a density of 395 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17050 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,720 (46% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,383. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $372,900 (64% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,462.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 17050 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 17050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mechanicsburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17050.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
179 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 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 17050, Mechanicsburg, 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
32,815
Population
83.1
Area (sq mi)
395
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17050?
41.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
16.3%
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?
$113,720
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$56,383
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17050 ranks nationally
Mechanicsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$113,720 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
17,527housing units
17,527
Total Housing Units
16,923
Occupied Units
604
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,900
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,462
Median Rent
1995
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17050 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 162 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 177 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 206 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 226 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 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 1,163 business establishments in ZIP 17050, employing approximately 22,171 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,282,479,000.
1,163
Businesses
22,171
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 196 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 179 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 134 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 88 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 69 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.7% |
| Information | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.8% |
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 17050 vs 17072 →
ZIP 17050 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
- 17050
Mechanicsburg (17050)
32,815 residents
- 17025
Enola (17025)
16,778 residents
- 17102 7,628
Harrisburg (17102)
7,628 residents
- 17043 5,957
Lemoyne (17043)
5,957 residents
- 17053 5,001
Marysville (17053)
5,001 residents
- 17101 2,212
Harrisburg (17101)
2,212 residents
- 17027 2,141
Grantham (17027)
2,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17050 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17050 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17050
Mechanicsburg (17050)
$113,720 median income
- 17055
Mechanicsburg (17055)
$99,077 median income
- 17011
Camp Hill (17011)
$92,556 median income
- 17025
Enola (17025)
$91,285 median income
- 17027
Grantham (17027)
$86,513 median income
- 17053
Marysville (17053)
$82,269 median income
- 17093
Summerdale (17093)
$75,926 median income
- 17043
Lemoyne (17043)
$61,173 median income
- 17102
Harrisburg (17102)
$54,573 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17050 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17072 | New Kingstown, PA | 193 | 3.1 mi |
| 17053 | Marysville, PA | 5,001 | 5.3 mi |
| 17055 | Mechanicsburg, PA | 34,237 | 5.0 mi |
| 17025 | Enola, PA | 16,778 | 4.2 mi |
| 17011 | Camp Hill, PA | 34,586 | 5.2 mi |
| 17027 | Grantham, PA | 2,141 | 6.6 mi |
| 17043 | Lemoyne, PA | 5,957 | 6.7 mi |
| 17101 | Harrisburg, PA | 2,212 | 7.3 mi |
| 17102 | Harrisburg, PA | 7,628 | 7.0 mi |
| 17093 | Summerdale, PA | 801 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17050, 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 (32,815 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 17050 in?
ZIP code 17050 (Mechanicsburg) 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 17050?
ZIP code 17050 in Mechanicsburg, PA has a population of 32,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17050?
The median household income in ZIP 17050 is $113,720, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17050?
The median home value in ZIP 17050 is $372,900, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17050 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17050?
ZIP code 17050 has 1,163 business establishments employing approximately 22,171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17050 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (196), Retail trade (179), Health care and social assistance (134). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17050?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17050 increased by 2.9% 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 17050?
In ZIP code 17050, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.0% 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 17050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17050 is 21.5 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 17050?
In ZIP code 17050, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17050 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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