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Delta, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17314

York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,929
65/sq mi
$96,047
Median income
$269,300
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delta pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17314 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17314 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delta, York County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,929 residents across 91.9 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17314 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,047 (23% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,369. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $269,300 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $998 monthly, and 84.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17314, plus 6 more within York 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 17314

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delta, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17314.

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 17314, Delta, 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

5,929

Population

91.9

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17314?

41.3

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$96,047

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$38,369

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17314 ranks nationally

Delta, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,047 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,584

Total Housing Units

2,385

Occupied Units

199

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$269,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$998

Median Rent

1977

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

+21.5%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17314 have increased 21.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 162
2021 +9.4% 178
2022 +14.7% 204
2023 -5.6% 192
2024 +21.5% 234

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 17314, employing approximately 1,473 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,556,000.

82

Businesses

1,473

Employees

$153.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 20.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 19.5%
Construction 14 17.1%
Utilities 6 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.1%
Retail trade 4 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.9%
Manufacturing 3 3.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.7%

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 17314 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 17314 ranks #2 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 17314 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 17314 ranks #6 of 9 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
21160 Whiteford, MD 2,408 3.5 mi
17321 Fawn Grove, PA 2,238 6.2 mi
17518 Drumore, PA 1,355 5.2 mi
21154 Street, MD 6,464 7.2 mi
17532 Holtwood, PA 3,381 7.1 mi
17302 Airville, PA 3,083 6.0 mi
17565 Pequea, PA 2,537 9.9 mi
17563 Peach Bottom, PA 3,849 7.6 mi
21132 Pylesville, MD 2,634 6.7 mi
21034 Darlington, MD 3,387 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

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Pop: 50,292
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Pop: 39,042
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York, PA
Pop: 36,360
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York, PA
Pop: 35,517
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Pop: 25,756
17408 standard
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Pop: 22,507

Related Areas

York County Delta, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17314 in? ▼
ZIP code 17314 (Delta) 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 17314? ▼
ZIP code 17314 in Delta, PA has a population of 5,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17314? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17314 is $96,047, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17314? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17314 is $269,300, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17314? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17314 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17314? ▼
ZIP code 17314 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,473 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17314? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17314 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17314? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17314 increased by 21.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 17314? ▼
In ZIP code 17314, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 17314? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17314 is 36.2 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 17314? ▼
In ZIP code 17314, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17314? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17314 is 4.8% 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.