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Mechanicsburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17055

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

34,237
317/sq mi
$99,077
Median income
$284,500
Median home value
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mechanicsburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
317
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 34,237 residents across 107.9 square miles, a density of 317 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17055 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,077 (27% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $55,150. Poverty here runs at 4.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $284,500 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,446 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 17055 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cumberland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 17055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mechanicsburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17055.

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 17055, 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

34,237

Population

107.9

Area (sq mi)

317

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17055?

41.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$99,077

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$55,150

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17055 ranks nationally

Mechanicsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,077 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,906

Total Housing Units

18,318

Occupied Units

588

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$284,500

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,446

Median Rent

1983

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17055 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 158
2021 +12.1% 177
2022 +13.5% 201
2023 +10.1% 221
2024 +5.7% 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 1,041 business establishments in ZIP 17055, employing approximately 19,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,305,297,000.

1,041

Businesses

19,859

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 155 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 125 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 118 11.3%
Retail trade 91 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 87 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 7.5%
Finance and insurance 74 7.1%
Construction 72 6.9%
Wholesale trade 55 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 46 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.0%
Manufacturing 33 3.2%
Information 21 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.4%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%
Utilities 7 0.7%

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 17055 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 17055 ranks #2 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 17055 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 17055 ranks #3 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
17027 Grantham, PA 2,141 1.6 mi
17050 Mechanicsburg, PA 32,815 5.0 mi
17019 Dillsburg, PA 17,721 6.2 mi
17011 Camp Hill, PA 34,586 5.5 mi
17072 New Kingstown, PA 193 5.6 mi
17025 Enola, PA 16,778 8.2 mi
17070 New Cumberland, PA 15,692 7.5 mi
17007 Boiling Springs, PA 5,591 6.9 mi
17339 Lewisberry, PA 6,940 7.0 mi
17043 Lemoyne, PA 5,957 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

17011 standard
Camp Hill, PA
Pop: 34,586
17013 standard
Carlisle, PA
Pop: 34,575
17050 standard
Mechanicsburg, PA
Pop: 32,815
17257 standard
Shippensburg, PA
Pop: 27,996
17015 standard
Carlisle, PA
Pop: 20,798
17025 standard
Enola, PA
Pop: 16,778

Related Areas

Cumberland County Mechanicsburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17055 in? ▼
ZIP code 17055 (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 17055? ▼
ZIP code 17055 in Mechanicsburg, PA has a population of 34,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17055 is $99,077, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17055 is $284,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17055 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17055? ▼
ZIP code 17055 has 1,041 business establishments employing approximately 19,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17055 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (155), Other services (except public administration) (125), Health care and social assistance (118). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17055 increased by 5.7% 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 17055? ▼
In ZIP code 17055, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 17055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17055 is 22.0 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 17055? ▼
In ZIP code 17055, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17055 is 4.8% 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.