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 Moderate-density area
- $96,047
- Median income Above-median income area
- $269,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17314 (Delta, PA) rose +21.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.4 in 2023 to 233.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,369. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $269,300 (18% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 84.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $998.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17314 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 17314
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delta, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17314.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Utilities 6
Utilities
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17314?
41.3
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$96,047
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,369
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17314 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Delta, 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)
$96,047 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,584housing units
2,584
Total Housing Units
2,385
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,300
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17314 vs 21160 →
ZIP 17314 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21154
Street (21154)
6,464 residents
- 17314
Delta (17314)
5,929 residents
- 17563
Peach Bottom (17563)
3,849 residents
- 21034
Darlington (21034)
3,387 residents
- 17532
Holtwood (17532)
3,381 residents
- 17302
Airville (17302)
3,083 residents
- 21132
Pylesville (21132)
2,634 residents
- 17565 2,537
Pequea (17565)
2,537 residents
- 21160 2,408
Whiteford (21160)
2,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17314 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17314 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21132
Pylesville (21132)
$132,288 median income
- 17565
Pequea (17565)
$125,313 median income
- 17321
Fawn Grove (17321)
$114,205 median income
- 21160
Whiteford (21160)
$106,181 median income
- 21154
Street (21154)
$97,658 median income
- 17314
Delta (17314)
$96,047 median income
- 17563
Peach Bottom (17563)
$94,167 median income
- 17532
Holtwood (17532)
$84,562 median income
- 17302
Airville (17302)
$82,200 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17314, 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 (5,929 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 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.
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