Brogue, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17309
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,086
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,917
- Median income Above-median income area
- $262,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brogue pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17309 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17309 covers 64.2 square miles in Brogue, York County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,086 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17309 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,917 (9% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,251. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $262,500 (15% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17309 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 17309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brogue, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17309.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 17309, Brogue, 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
2,086
Population
64.2
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17309?
48.5
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
1.6%
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?
$84,917
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,251
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17309 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Brogue, 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)
$84,917 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
680housing units
680
Total Housing Units
623
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,500
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 17309, employing approximately 237 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,586,000.
28
Businesses
237
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 35.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.7% |
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 17309 vs 17302 →
ZIP 17309 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17356
Red Lion (17356)
21,610 residents
- 17322 6,012
Felton (17322)
6,012 residents
- 17366 5,499
Windsor (17366)
5,499 residents
- 17516 4,496
Conestoga (17516)
4,496 residents
- 17302 3,083
Airville (17302)
3,083 residents
- 17565 2,537
Pequea (17565)
2,537 residents
- 17321 2,238
Fawn Grove (17321)
2,238 residents
- 17309 2,086
Brogue (17309)
2,086 residents
- 17582 2,026
Washington Boro (17582)
2,026 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17309 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17352
New Park (17352)
$125,750 median income
- 17565
Pequea (17565)
$125,313 median income
- 17321
Fawn Grove (17321)
$114,205 median income
- 17516
Conestoga (17516)
$103,942 median income
- 17322
Felton (17322)
$103,152 median income
- 17582
Washington Boro (17582)
$100,263 median income
- 17317
East Prospect (17317)
$88,906 median income
- 17356
Red Lion (17356)
$86,561 median income
- 17309
Brogue (17309)
$84,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17309 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17302 | Airville, PA | 3,083 | 4.4 mi |
| 17322 | Felton, PA | 6,012 | 4.5 mi |
| 17582 | Washington Boro, PA | 2,026 | 7.1 mi |
| 17321 | Fawn Grove, PA | 2,238 | 8.1 mi |
| 17516 | Conestoga, PA | 4,496 | 6.2 mi |
| 17565 | Pequea, PA | 2,537 | 6.6 mi |
| 17356 | Red Lion, PA | 21,610 | 7.2 mi |
| 17352 | New Park, PA | 1,292 | 8.0 mi |
| 17366 | Windsor, PA | 5,499 | 7.1 mi |
| 17317 | East Prospect, PA | 755 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17309, 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 (2,086 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 17309 in?
ZIP code 17309 (Brogue) is located in York County, Pennsylvania. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17309?
ZIP code 17309 in Brogue, PA has a population of 2,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17309?
The median household income in ZIP 17309 is $84,917, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17309?
The median home value in ZIP 17309 is $262,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17309 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17309?
ZIP code 17309 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17309 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17309?
In ZIP code 17309, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 17309?
In ZIP code 17309, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17309?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17309 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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