Hanover, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17331
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,292
- 256/sq mi High-density area
- $79,488
- Median income Near-median income area
- $240,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hanover pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 256
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17331 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 17331 (Hanover, PA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.0 in 2023 to 231.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17331 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, with 50,292 residents across 196.5 square miles, a density of 256 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17331 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,488 (2% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,956. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $240,800 (6% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,198; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17331 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 17331
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanover, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17331.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
210 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
177 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
165 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 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 17331, Hanover, 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
50,292
Population
196.5
Area (sq mi)
256
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17331?
42.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
4.1%
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?
$79,488
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$39,956
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17331 ranks nationally
Hanover, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,488 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US 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
24,234housing units
24,234
Total Housing Units
23,100
Occupied Units
1,134
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,800
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,198
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17331 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 160 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 175 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 202 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 216 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 231 |
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 1,248 business establishments in ZIP 17331, employing approximately 27,846 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,374,713,000.
1,248
Businesses
27,846
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 210 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 177 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 165 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 105 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 91 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.9% |
| Information | 21 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 17331 vs 17344 →
ZIP 17331 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17331
Hanover (17331)
50,292 residents
- 21158
Westminster (21158)
20,234 residents
- 17362 13,397
Spring Grove (17362)
13,397 residents
- 17350 12,886
New Oxford (17350)
12,886 residents
- 21102 11,751
Manchester (21102)
11,751 residents
- 17340 10,896
Littlestown (17340)
10,896 residents
- 17301 4,053
Abbottstown (17301)
4,053 residents
- 17364 3,907
Thomasville (17364)
3,907 residents
- 17344 3,656
Mc Sherrystown (17344)
3,656 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17331 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17331 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21102
Manchester (21102)
$135,069 median income
- 17329
Glenville (17329)
$121,309 median income
- 21158
Westminster (21158)
$109,827 median income
- 17362
Spring Grove (17362)
$98,702 median income
- 17340
Littlestown (17340)
$90,030 median income
- 17301
Abbottstown (17301)
$84,712 median income
- 17331
Hanover (17331)
$79,488 median income
- 17350
New Oxford (17350)
$79,401 median income
- 17311
Codorus (17311)
$77,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17331 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17344 | Mc Sherrystown, PA | 3,656 | 2.4 mi |
| 17301 | Abbottstown, PA | 4,053 | 6.9 mi |
| 17329 | Glenville, PA | 2,494 | 7.0 mi |
| 17311 | Codorus, PA | 252 | 7.4 mi |
| 17340 | Littlestown, PA | 10,896 | 7.5 mi |
| 17362 | Spring Grove, PA | 13,397 | 7.2 mi |
| 21158 | Westminster, MD | 20,234 | 10.3 mi |
| 17350 | New Oxford, PA | 12,886 | 8.7 mi |
| 17364 | Thomasville, PA | 3,907 | 10.5 mi |
| 21102 | Manchester, MD | 11,751 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17331, 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 (50,292 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 17331 in?
ZIP code 17331 (Hanover) 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 17331?
ZIP code 17331 in Hanover, PA has a population of 50,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17331?
The median household income in ZIP 17331 is $79,488, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17331?
The median home value in ZIP 17331 is $240,800, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17331?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17331 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17331?
ZIP code 17331 has 1,248 business establishments employing approximately 27,846 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17331?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17331 are: Retail trade (210), Other services (except public administration) (177), Health care and social assistance (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17331?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17331 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 17331?
In ZIP code 17331, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 17331?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17331 is 28.0 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 17331?
In ZIP code 17331, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17331?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17331 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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