Shermans Dale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17090
Perry County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,216
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,281
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shermans Dale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17090 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 17090 (Shermans Dale, PA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.2 in 2023 to 242.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shermans Dale, Perry County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,216 residents across 87.7 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17090 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,281 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,860. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $260,700 (15% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $869; 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Perry County, so 17090 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 17090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shermans Dale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17090.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 17090, Shermans Dale, 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
5,216
Population
87.7
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17090?
45.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
3.4%
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?
$78,281
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$40,860
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17090 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Shermans Dale, 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)
$78,281 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
2,381housing units
2,381
Total Housing Units
2,346
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,700
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$869
Median Rent
1987
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17090 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 180 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 201 |
| 2022 | +3.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 227 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 242 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 17090, employing approximately 269 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,664,000.
72
Businesses
269
Employees
$9.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.2% |
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 17090 vs 17068 →
ZIP 17090 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17013
Carlisle (17013)
34,575 residents
- 17020 9,047
Duncannon (17020)
9,047 residents
- 17090 5,216
Shermans Dale (17090)
5,216 residents
- 17068 4,298
New Bloomfield (17068)
4,298 residents
- 17040 2,787
Landisburg (17040)
2,787 residents
- 17024 1,893
Elliottsburg (17024)
1,893 residents
- 17081 352
Plainfield (17081)
352 residents
- 17072 193
New Kingstown (17072)
193 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17090 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17068
New Bloomfield (17068)
$82,888 median income
- 17024
Elliottsburg (17024)
$79,292 median income
- 17040
Landisburg (17040)
$78,824 median income
- 17090
Shermans Dale (17090)
$78,281 median income
- 17081
Plainfield (17081)
$73,977 median income
- 17020
Duncannon (17020)
$73,396 median income
- 17013
Carlisle (17013)
$71,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17090 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17090, 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 (5,216 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 17090 in?
ZIP code 17090 (Shermans Dale) 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 17090?
ZIP code 17090 in Shermans Dale, PA has a population of 5,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17090?
The median household income in ZIP 17090 is $78,281, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17090?
The median home value in ZIP 17090 is $260,700, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17090?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17090 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17090?
ZIP code 17090 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17090?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17090 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17090?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17090 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 17090?
In ZIP code 17090, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17090?
In ZIP code 17090, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17090?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17090 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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