Mount Wolf, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17347
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,202
- 174/sq mi High-density area
- $98,261
- Median income Above-median income area
- $254,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Wolf pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 174
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17347 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17347 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Wolf, York County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,202 residents across 35.6 square miles, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17347 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,261 (26% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,818. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $254,300 (12% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,220; 92.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17347 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 17347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Wolf, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17347.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 17347, Mount Wolf, 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
6,202
Population
35.6
Area (sq mi)
174
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17347?
42.7
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$98,261
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$40,818
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17347 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mount Wolf, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$98,261 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,642 Pennsylvania 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
2,530housing units
2,530
Total Housing Units
2,429
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,300
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,220
Median Rent
1979
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17347 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 160 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 184 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 217 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 222 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 220 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 17347, employing approximately 700 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,400,000.
56
Businesses
700
Employees
$45.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 26.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 17.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.4% |
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 17347 vs 17318 →
ZIP 17347 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17402
York (17402)
36,360 residents
- 17404
York (17404)
35,517 residents
- 17406
York (17406)
22,156 residents
- 17401
York (17401)
17,687 residents
- 17345 7,679
Manchester (17345)
7,679 residents
- 17547 7,378
Marietta (17547)
7,378 residents
- 17347 6,202
Mount Wolf (17347)
6,202 residents
- 17370 5,683
York Haven (17370)
5,683 residents
- 17502 2,464
Bainbridge (17502)
2,464 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17347 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17347 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17347
Mount Wolf (17347)
$98,261 median income
- 17345
Manchester (17345)
$92,821 median income
- 17547
Marietta (17547)
$92,199 median income
- 17370
York Haven (17370)
$89,895 median income
- 17406
York (17406)
$83,521 median income
- 17402
York (17402)
$81,166 median income
- 17404
York (17404)
$78,506 median income
- 17502
Bainbridge (17502)
$72,776 median income
- 17401
York (17401)
$42,826 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17347 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17318 | Emigsville, PA | 344 | 2.9 mi |
| 17502 | Bainbridge, PA | 2,464 | 3.3 mi |
| 17345 | Manchester, PA | 7,679 | 2.9 mi |
| 17406 | York, PA | 22,156 | 4.1 mi |
| 17547 | Marietta, PA | 7,378 | 5.6 mi |
| 17402 | York, PA | 36,360 | 6.8 mi |
| 17550 | Maytown, PA | 790 | 5.8 mi |
| 17404 | York, PA | 35,517 | 5.7 mi |
| 17401 | York, PA | 17,687 | 7.1 mi |
| 17370 | York Haven, PA | 5,683 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17347, 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 (6,202 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 17347 in?
ZIP code 17347 (Mount Wolf) 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 17347?
ZIP code 17347 in Mount Wolf, PA has a population of 6,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17347?
The median household income in ZIP 17347 is $98,261, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17347?
The median home value in ZIP 17347 is $254,300, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17347 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17347?
ZIP code 17347 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 700 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17347 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17347?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17347 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 17347?
In ZIP code 17347, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 17347?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17347 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17347?
In ZIP code 17347, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17347 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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