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New Freedom, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17349

York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,570
141/sq mi
$120,618
Median income
$368,900
Median home value
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Freedom pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
141
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17349 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17349 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Freedom, York County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,570 residents across 53.8 square miles, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17349 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,618 (55% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $53,994. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $368,900 (62% above the state average), median rent at $1,640 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17349, plus 6 more within York County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 17349

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Freedom, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17349.

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 17349, New Freedom, 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

7,570

Population

53.8

Area (sq mi)

141

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17349?

47.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$120,618

Median Household Income

+55% vs state

$53,994

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17349 ranks nationally

New Freedom, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$120,618 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,189

Total Housing Units

3,130

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$368,900

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,640

Median Rent

1986

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

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17349 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 159
2021 +10.4% 175
2022 +12.1% 196
2023 +8.2% 212
2024 +12.5% 239

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 132 business establishments in ZIP 17349, employing approximately 1,843 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,798,000.

132

Businesses

1,843

Employees

$84.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 22 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 18 13.6%
Construction 14 10.6%
Manufacturing 14 10.6%
Retail trade 14 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.6%
Wholesale trade 7 5.3%
Finance and insurance 6 4.5%
Educational services 5 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.3%

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 17349 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 17349 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 17349 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 17349 ranks #3 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
17361 Shrewsbury, PA 5,806 0.8 mi
17355 Railroad, PA 261 0.9 mi
21105 Maryland Line, MD 65 3.2 mi
21053 Freeland, MD 3,305 4.7 mi
17327 Glen Rock, PA 7,565 4.2 mi
17363 Stewartstown, PA 9,413 5.1 mi
21120 Parkton, MD 6,967 7.6 mi
17313 Dallastown, PA 10,899 9.2 mi
17407 York, PA 2,355 9.1 mi
17360 Seven Valleys, PA 5,927 7.8 mi

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Pop: 25,756
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Pop: 22,507

Related Areas

York County New Freedom, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17349 in? ▼
ZIP code 17349 (New Freedom) 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 17349? ▼
ZIP code 17349 in New Freedom, PA has a population of 7,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17349? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17349 is $120,618, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17349? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17349 is $368,900, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17349? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17349 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17349? ▼
ZIP code 17349 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17349? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17349 are: Other services (except public administration) (22), Health care and social assistance (18), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17349? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17349 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 17349? ▼
In ZIP code 17349, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 17349? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17349 is 33.5 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 17349? ▼
In ZIP code 17349, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17349? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17349 is 3.6% 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.