ZIP Code 17316

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East Berlin · Adams County · Pennsylvania

Population
8,266

77/sq mi

Median income
$90,664

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$293,200

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.6%

Median age 48.7

Land area
108.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 17316 in East Berlin, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,266. The median household income is $90,664, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $293,200, 5% above the US average. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17316 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.1 square miles in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,266 residents, producing a population density of 77 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17316 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17316 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 17316 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 17316 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 17316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,266

Population

108.1

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for East Berlin, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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