PlainZIP

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
$78,281
Median income
$260,700
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,860. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $260,700 (15% above the state average), median rent at $869 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.0%.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17090, plus 6 more within Perry County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 17090 ranks nationally

Shermans Dale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,281 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17090 ranks #3 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 17090 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 17090 ranks #4 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

17020 standard
Duncannon, PA
Pop: 9,047
17074 standard
Newport, PA
Pop: 7,477
17053 standard
Marysville, PA
Pop: 5,001
17068 standard
New Bloomfield, PA
Pop: 4,298
17062 standard
Millerstown, PA
Pop: 3,979
17040 standard
Landisburg, PA
Pop: 2,787

Related Areas

Perry County Shermans Dale, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.