PlainZIP

Dover, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17315

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

25,756
159/sq mi
$82,884
Median income
$234,900
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
159
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17315 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, with 25,756 residents across 161.9 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17315 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,884 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,475. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Housing costs here run $234,900 for a typical home value (3% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,260 a month; 89.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17315, 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 17315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dover, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17315.

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 17315, Dover, 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

25,756

Population

161.9

Area (sq mi)

159

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17315?

46.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$82,884

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$41,475

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17315 ranks nationally

Dover, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,884 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,031

Total Housing Units

10,739

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$234,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,260

Median Rent

1987

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17315 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 166
2021 +10.4% 184
2022 +14.6% 210
2023 +6.4% 224
2024 +4.6% 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 292 business establishments in ZIP 17315, employing approximately 2,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,872,000.

292

Businesses

2,975

Employees

$106.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 57 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 36 12.3%
Retail trade 35 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 24 8.2%
Manufacturing 21 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 17 5.8%
Finance and insurance 13 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.1%
Wholesale trade 7 2.4%
Information 6 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.0%

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 17315 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 17315 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 17315 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 17315 ranks #7 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
17365 Wellsville, PA 2,510 4.5 mi
17404 York, PA 35,517 5.2 mi
17364 Thomasville, PA 3,907 6.7 mi
17339 Lewisberry, PA 6,940 7.8 mi
17318 Emigsville, PA 344 7.5 mi
17408 York, PA 22,507 7.0 mi
17345 Manchester, PA 7,679 7.8 mi
17370 York Haven, PA 5,683 8.1 mi
17401 York, PA 17,687 8.2 mi
17316 East Berlin, PA 8,266 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

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Hanover, PA
Pop: 50,292
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York, PA
Pop: 39,042
17402 standard
York, PA
Pop: 36,360
17404 standard
York, PA
Pop: 35,517
17408 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,507
17406 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,156

Related Areas

York County Dover, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17315 in? ▼
ZIP code 17315 (Dover) 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 17315? ▼
ZIP code 17315 in Dover, PA has a population of 25,756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17315 is $82,884, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17315 is $234,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17315 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17315? ▼
ZIP code 17315 has 292 business establishments employing approximately 2,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17315? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17315 are: Construction (57), Other services (except public administration) (36), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17315 increased by 4.6% 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 17315? ▼
In ZIP code 17315, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 17315? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17315 is 27.9 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 17315? ▼
In ZIP code 17315, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17315 is 6.2% 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.