ZIP Code 17070
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New Cumberland · Cumberland County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 15,692
- Median income
- $88,000
- Median home value
- $253,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.7%
- Land area
- 34.7 sq mi
452/sq mi
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
New York
ZIP code 17070 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania has a population of 15,692. The median household income is $88,000, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $253,700, 9% below the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.7 square miles in New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 15,692 residents, producing a population density of 452 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 17070 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17070 sits at $88,000 (13% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,307. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $253,700 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,039 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 17070 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 17070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,307
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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