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 High-density area
- $120,618
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17349 (New Freedom, PA) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.5 in 2023 to 239.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,994. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.6% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $368,900 (62% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,640.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17349 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 17349
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Freedom, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17349.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17349?
47.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
3.8%
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?
$120,618
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$53,994
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17349 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
New Freedom, 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)
$120,618 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
3,189housing units
3,189
Total Housing Units
3,130
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,900
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17349 vs 17361 →
ZIP 17349 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17313
Dallastown (17313)
10,899 residents
- 17363
Stewartstown (17363)
9,413 residents
- 17349
New Freedom (17349)
7,570 residents
- 17327
Glen Rock (17327)
7,565 residents
- 21120
Parkton (21120)
6,967 residents
- 17360
Seven Valleys (17360)
5,927 residents
- 17361
Shrewsbury (17361)
5,806 residents
- 21053 3,305
Freeland (21053)
3,305 residents
- 17407 2,355
York (17407)
2,355 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17349 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17349 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21120
Parkton (21120)
$162,052 median income
- 17407
York (17407)
$122,625 median income
- 17349
New Freedom (17349)
$120,618 median income
- 17363
Stewartstown (17363)
$107,386 median income
- 17361
Shrewsbury (17361)
$104,958 median income
- 17327
Glen Rock (17327)
$101,106 median income
- 17360
Seven Valleys (17360)
$97,896 median income
- 21053
Freeland (21053)
$89,497 median income
- 17313
Dallastown (17313)
$70,176 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17349, 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 (7,570 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 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.
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