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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
$79,488
Median income
$240,800
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,956. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $240,800 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,198 a month; 76.4% of 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. To put 17331 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in York County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17331?

42.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$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 17331 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 17331 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17331 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 17331 ranks #7 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
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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Pop: 39,042
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York, PA
Pop: 35,517
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Pop: 25,756
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York, PA
Pop: 22,507
17406 standard
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Pop: 22,156

Related Areas

York County Hanover, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.