ZIP Code 17097

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Wiconisco · Dauphin County · Pennsylvania

Population
925

119/sq mi

Median income
$69,063

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,500

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.5%

Median age 33.9

Land area
7.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 17097 in Wiconisco, Pennsylvania has a population of 925. The median household income is $69,063, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $99,500, 64% below the US average. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17097 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.8 square miles in Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 925 residents, producing a population density of 119 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 17097 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17097 sits at $69,063 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,701. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $99,500 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,063 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17097 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dauphin County, so you can benchmark 17097 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 →

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 17097, Wiconisco, 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

925

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17097?

33.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$69,063

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$28,701

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

325

Total Housing Units

282

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$99,500

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,063

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 17097, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $468,000.

4

Businesses

12

Employees

$468K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 75.0%

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 17097 vs 17098 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17098 Williamstown, PA 2,528 2.4 mi
17048 Lykens, PA 4,046 3.2 mi
17030 Gratz, PA 832 3.2 mi
17978 Spring Glen, PA 224 4.5 mi
17980 Tower City, PA 3,238 4.6 mi
17968 Sacramento, PA 329 5.3 mi
17023 Elizabethville, PA 3,535 7.3 mi
17867 Rebuck, PA 169 9.3 mi
17005 Berrysburg, PA 368 7.1 mi
17941 Klingerstown, PA 834 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17097 in?
ZIP code 17097 (Wiconisco) is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Dauphin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dauphin-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17097?
ZIP code 17097 in Wiconisco, PA has a population of 925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17097?
The median household income in ZIP 17097 is $69,063, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17097?
The median home value in ZIP 17097 is $99,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17097?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17097 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17097?
ZIP code 17097 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17097?
In ZIP code 17097, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 17097?
In ZIP code 17097, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17097?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17097 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wiconisco, 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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