ZIP Code 17317

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East Prospect · York County · Pennsylvania

Population
755

1,284/sq mi

Median income
$88,906

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$220,500

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.3%

Median age 32.7

Land area
0.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17317 in East Prospect, Pennsylvania has a population of 755. The median household income is $88,906, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $220,500, 21% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in East Prospect, York County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 755 residents, producing a population density of 1,284 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 17317 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17317 sits at $88,906 (14% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,234. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $220,500 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $783 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 17317 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 →

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 17317, East Prospect, 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

755

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

1,284

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17317?

32.7

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$88,906

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$38,234

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

197

Total Housing Units

173

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$220,500

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1940

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 17317, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,000.

5

Businesses

18

Employees

$414K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
17368 Wrightsville, PA 7,322 0.9 mi
17366 Windsor, PA 5,499 3.3 mi
17582 Washington Boro, PA 2,026 4.1 mi
17512 Columbia, PA 17,836 5.1 mi
17322 Felton, PA 6,012 8.0 mi
17356 Red Lion, PA 21,610 6.0 mi
17402 York, PA 36,360 7.3 mi
17552 Mount Joy, PA 17,831 9.5 mi
17406 York, PA 22,156 6.7 mi
17551 Millersville, PA 10,857 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17317 in?
ZIP code 17317 (East Prospect) 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 17317?
ZIP code 17317 in East Prospect, PA has a population of 755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17317?
The median household income in ZIP 17317 is $88,906, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17317?
The median home value in ZIP 17317 is $220,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17317 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17317?
ZIP code 17317 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17317?
In ZIP code 17317, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17317?
In ZIP code 17317, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17317 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for East Prospect, 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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