ZIP Code 17331
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Hanover · York County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 50,292
- Median income
- $79,488
- Median home value
- $240,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.7%
- Land area
- 196.5 sq mi
256/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 17331 in Hanover, Pennsylvania has a population of 50,292. The median household income is $79,488, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $240,800, 13% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17331 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.5 square miles in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 50,292 residents, producing a population density of 256 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 17331 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17331 sits at $79,488 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,956. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $240,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,198 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17331 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 17331 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 17331
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,956
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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