New Cumberland, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17070
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,692
- 452/sq mi High-density area
- $88,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $253,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Cumberland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 452
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17070 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 17070 (New Cumberland, PA) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.4 in 2023 to 232.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,692 residents across 34.7 square miles, a density of 452 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,000 (13% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,307. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $253,700 (12% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,039; 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cumberland County, so 17070 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 17070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Cumberland, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17070.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 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 17070, New Cumberland, 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
15,692
Population
34.7
Area (sq mi)
452
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17070?
40.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.2%
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?
$88,000
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$46,307
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17070 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
New Cumberland, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,000 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
7,292housing units
7,292
Total Housing Units
7,116
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,039
Median Rent
1966
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17070 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 163 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 176 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 201 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 210 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 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 322 business establishments in ZIP 17070, employing approximately 3,997 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,012,000.
322
Businesses
3,997
Employees
$191.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 14.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 35 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.9% |
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 17070 vs 17104 →
ZIP 17070 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
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
20,962 residents
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
15,692 residents
- 17103 11,848
Harrisburg (17103)
11,848 residents
- 17113 10,749
Harrisburg (17113)
10,749 residents
- 17102 7,628
Harrisburg (17102)
7,628 residents
- 17339 6,940
Lewisberry (17339)
6,940 residents
- 17043 5,957
Lemoyne (17043)
5,957 residents
- 17034 2,414
Highspire (17034)
2,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17070 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17339
Lewisberry (17339)
$96,583 median income
- 17011
Camp Hill (17011)
$92,556 median income
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
$88,000 median income
- 17113
Harrisburg (17113)
$68,244 median income
- 17043
Lemoyne (17043)
$61,173 median income
- 17102
Harrisburg (17102)
$54,573 median income
- 17034
Highspire (17034)
$52,700 median income
- 17101
Harrisburg (17101)
$50,878 median income
- 17104
Harrisburg (17104)
$46,510 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17070 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17104 | Harrisburg, PA | 20,962 | 3.6 mi |
| 17113 | Harrisburg, PA | 10,749 | 2.6 mi |
| 17103 | Harrisburg, PA | 11,848 | 5.0 mi |
| 17101 | Harrisburg, PA | 2,212 | 4.0 mi |
| 17043 | Lemoyne, PA | 5,957 | 3.5 mi |
| 17120 | Harrisburg, PA | 0 | 4.4 mi |
| 17339 | Lewisberry, PA | 6,940 | 4.8 mi |
| 17034 | Highspire, PA | 2,414 | 4.3 mi |
| 17011 | Camp Hill, PA | 34,586 | 4.0 mi |
| 17102 | Harrisburg, PA | 7,628 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17070, 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 (15,692 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 17070 in?
ZIP code 17070 (New Cumberland) 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 17070?
ZIP code 17070 in New Cumberland, PA has a population of 15,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17070?
The median household income in ZIP 17070 is $88,000, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17070?
The median home value in ZIP 17070 is $253,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17070 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17070?
ZIP code 17070 has 322 business establishments employing approximately 3,997 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17070 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (54), Other services (except public administration) (48), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17070?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17070 increased by 10.5% 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 17070?
In ZIP code 17070, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 17070?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17070 is 20.7 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 17070?
In ZIP code 17070, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17070 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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