PlainZIP

East Berlin, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17316

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

8,266
77/sq mi
$90,664
Median income
$293,200
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
77
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17316 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17316 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,266 residents across 108.1 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,664 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,749. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $293,200 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17316, plus 6 more within Adams 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 17316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Berlin, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17316.

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 17316, East Berlin, 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

8,266

Population

108.1

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17316?

48.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$90,664

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$42,749

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17316 ranks nationally

East Berlin, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,664 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,698

Total Housing Units

3,362

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$293,200

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$980

Median Rent

1984

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17316 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 169
2021 +4.1% 176
2022 +18.6% 209
2023 +1.2% 211
2024 +2.9% 217

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 117 business establishments in ZIP 17316, employing approximately 1,235 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,882,000.

117

Businesses

1,235

Employees

$59.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 17 14.5%
Retail trade 16 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 8.6%
Wholesale trade 9 7.7%
Manufacturing 8 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.4%
Finance and insurance 3 2.6%

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 17316 vs 17301 →

ZIP 17316 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 17316 ranks #5 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 17316 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 17316 ranks #4 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
17301 Abbottstown, PA 4,053 5.4 mi
17372 York Springs, PA 4,101 5.9 mi
17019 Dillsburg, PA 17,721 8.6 mi
17364 Thomasville, PA 3,907 6.1 mi
17350 New Oxford, PA 12,886 6.7 mi
17365 Wellsville, PA 2,510 7.1 mi
17315 Dover, PA 25,756 8.3 mi
17362 Spring Grove, PA 13,397 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

17325 standard
Gettysburg, PA
Pop: 27,619
17350 standard
New Oxford, PA
Pop: 12,886
17340 standard
Littlestown, PA
Pop: 10,896
17320 standard
Fairfield, PA
Pop: 7,823
17307 standard
Biglerville, PA
Pop: 5,899
17372 standard
York Springs, PA
Pop: 4,101

Related Areas

Adams County East Berlin, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17316 in? ▼
ZIP code 17316 (East Berlin) 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 17316? ▼
ZIP code 17316 in East Berlin, PA has a population of 8,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17316? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17316 is $90,664, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17316? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17316 is $293,200, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17316? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17316 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17316? ▼
ZIP code 17316 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17316? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17316 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17316? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17316 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 17316? ▼
In ZIP code 17316, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 17316? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17316 is 29.4 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 17316? ▼
In ZIP code 17316, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17316? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17316 is 4.0% 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.