ZIP Code 17304

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Aspers · Adams County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,059

49/sq mi

Median income
$84,885

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$248,000

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 38

Land area
62.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17304 in Aspers, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,059. The median household income is $84,885, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $248,000, 11% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17304 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.8 square miles in Aspers, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,059 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 17304 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17304 sits at $84,885 (9% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,361. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $248,000 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17304 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 17304 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 17304

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17304.

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 17304, Aspers, 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

3,059

Population

62.8

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17304?

38.0

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 2.1%
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 22.4%

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

$37,361

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,123

Total Housing Units

1,040

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$248,000

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1983

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

-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 Code City Population Distance
17306 Bendersville, PA 318 1.0 mi
17324 Gardners, PA 4,219 4.0 mi
17307 Biglerville, PA 5,899 5.2 mi
17372 York Springs, PA 4,101 6.8 mi
17325 Gettysburg, PA 27,619 10.3 mi
17065 Mount Holly Springs, PA 4,222 9.6 mi
17343 Mc Knightstown, PA 180 9.2 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Aspers, 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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