ZIP Code 17090

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Shermans Dale · Perry County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,216

60/sq mi

Median income
$78,281

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$260,700

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.2%

Median age 45.6

Land area
87.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17090 in Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,216. The median household income is $78,281, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $260,700, 6% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.7 square miles in Shermans Dale, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,216 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 17090 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17090 sits at $78,281 (1% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,860. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $260,700 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $869 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Perry County, so you can benchmark 17090 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 17090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17090.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,216

Population

87.7

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17090?

45.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$40,860

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,381

Total Housing Units

2,346

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$260,700

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$869

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
17068 New Bloomfield, PA 4,298 5.6 mi
17013 Carlisle, PA 34,575 6.1 mi
17040 Landisburg, PA 2,787 7.1 mi
17072 New Kingstown, PA 193 8.5 mi
17024 Elliottsburg, PA 1,893 8.8 mi
17020 Duncannon, PA 9,047 9.3 mi
17081 Plainfield, PA 352 10.3 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Shermans Dale, PA

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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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