Aspers, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17304
Adams County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,059
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,885
- Median income Above-median income area
- $248,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aspers pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17304 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17304 covers 62.8 square miles in Aspers, Adams County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,059 residents on file, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17304 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,885 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,361. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $248,000 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,122; 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 17304 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 17304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aspers, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17304.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 17304, Aspers, 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
3,059
Population
62.8
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17304?
38.0
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
9.4%
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?
$84,885
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$37,361
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17304 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Aspers, 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)
$84,885 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
1,123housing units
1,123
Total Housing Units
1,040
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,000
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,122
Median Rent
1983
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2023)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17304 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.3% | 165 |
| 2020 | -0.8% | 163 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 176 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 205 |
| 2023 | -3.8% | 197 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 17304, employing approximately 557 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,173,000.
32
Businesses
557
Employees
$36.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 17304 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17325
Gettysburg (17325)
27,619 residents
- 17307 5,899
Biglerville (17307)
5,899 residents
- 17065 4,222
Mount Holly Springs (17065)
4,222 residents
- 17324 4,219
Gardners (17324)
4,219 residents
- 17372 4,101
York Springs (17372)
4,101 residents
- 17304 3,059
Aspers (17304)
3,059 residents
- 17306 318
Bendersville (17306)
318 residents
- 17343 180
Mc Knightstown (17343)
180 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17304 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17307
Biglerville (17307)
$88,571 median income
- 17065
Mount Holly Springs (17065)
$86,406 median income
- 17304
Aspers (17304)
$84,885 median income
- 17372
York Springs (17372)
$82,313 median income
- 17325
Gettysburg (17325)
$80,948 median income
- 17324
Gardners (17324)
$77,824 median income
- 17306
Bendersville (17306)
$75,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17304 ranks #3 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 17304, 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 (3,059 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 17304 in?
ZIP code 17304 (Aspers) is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17304?
ZIP code 17304 in Aspers, PA has a population of 3,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17304?
The median household income in ZIP 17304 is $84,885, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17304?
The median home value in ZIP 17304 is $248,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17304?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17304 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17304?
ZIP code 17304 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17304?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17304 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17304?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17304 decreased by 3.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 17304?
In ZIP code 17304, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17304?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17304 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17304?
In ZIP code 17304, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17304?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17304 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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