PlainZIP

Marysville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17053

Perry County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,001
67/sq mi
$82,269
Median income
$227,500
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marysville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
67
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17053 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,001 residents across 74.5 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,269 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,907. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. Housing costs here run $227,500 for a typical home value (0% above the state average), with rent averaging $925 a month; 88.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Perry County, letting you compare 17053 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 17053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marysville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17053.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17053, Marysville, 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

5,001

Population

74.5

Area (sq mi)

67

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17053?

48.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$82,269

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$49,907

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17053 ranks nationally

Marysville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,269 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,241

Total Housing Units

2,161

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$227,500

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1976

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17053 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -3.2% 160
2021 +9.9% 176
2022 +10.9% 195
2023 +19.1% 233
2024 +13.9% 265

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 17053, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,124,000.

56

Businesses

367

Employees

$15.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 14 25.0%
Construction 12 21.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.1%
Manufacturing 3 5.4%
Retail trade 3 5.4%

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 17053 vs 17050 →

ZIP 17053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17053 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17053 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17050 Mechanicsburg, PA 32,815 5.3 mi
17025 Enola, PA 16,778 3.6 mi
17020 Duncannon, PA 9,047 6.0 mi
17093 Summerdale, PA 801 5.4 mi
17072 New Kingstown, PA 193 6.9 mi
17110 Harrisburg, PA 24,433 7.7 mi
17055 Mechanicsburg, PA 34,237 10.2 mi
17102 Harrisburg, PA 7,628 8.0 mi
17069 New Buffalo, PA 133 9.4 mi
17011 Camp Hill, PA 34,586 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

17020 standard
Duncannon, PA
Pop: 9,047
17074 standard
Newport, PA
Pop: 7,477
17090 standard
Shermans Dale, PA
Pop: 5,216
17068 standard
New Bloomfield, PA
Pop: 4,298
17062 standard
Millerstown, PA
Pop: 3,979
17040 standard
Landisburg, PA
Pop: 2,787

Related Areas

Perry County Marysville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17053 in? ▼
ZIP code 17053 (Marysville) 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 17053? ▼
ZIP code 17053 in Marysville, PA has a population of 5,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17053 is $82,269, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17053 is $227,500, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17053 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17053? ▼
ZIP code 17053 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17053 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17053 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 17053? ▼
In ZIP code 17053, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 17053? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17053 is 25.9 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 17053? ▼
In ZIP code 17053, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17053 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.