Shrewsbury, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17361
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,806
- 719/sq mi High-density area
- $104,958
- Median income Above-median income area
- $297,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shrewsbury pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 719
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17361 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 17361 (Shrewsbury, PA) rose +18.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.0 in 2023 to 237.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17361 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shrewsbury, York County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,806 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 719 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17361 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,958 (35% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,102. The poverty rate is 2.8%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $297,900 (31% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,010.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17361 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 17361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shrewsbury, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17361.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 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 17361, Shrewsbury, 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
5,806
Population
8.1
Area (sq mi)
719
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17361?
49.8
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$104,958
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$49,102
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17361 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Shrewsbury, 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)
$104,958 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
2,681housing units
2,681
Total Housing Units
2,570
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,900
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,010
Median Rent
1987
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
+18.3%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17361 have increased 18.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 167 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 184 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 206 |
| 2023 | -2.6% | 201 |
| 2024 | +18.3% | 238 |
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 218 business establishments in ZIP 17361, employing approximately 3,065 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,383,000.
218
Businesses
3,065
Employees
$120.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 16.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 11 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.4% |
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 17361 vs 17349 →
ZIP 17361 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 17361 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17361 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 17361 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17349 | New Freedom, PA | 7,570 | 0.8 mi |
| 17355 | Railroad, PA | 261 | 1.1 mi |
| 21105 | Maryland Line, MD | 65 | 3.8 mi |
| 17327 | Glen Rock, PA | 7,565 | 4.2 mi |
| 17363 | Stewartstown, PA | 9,413 | 4.8 mi |
| 21053 | Freeland, MD | 3,305 | 5.4 mi |
| 21120 | Parkton, MD | 6,967 | 8.3 mi |
| 17313 | Dallastown, PA | 10,899 | 8.4 mi |
| 17407 | York, PA | 2,355 | 8.3 mi |
| 17360 | Seven Valleys, PA | 5,927 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17361, 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 (5,806 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 17361 in?
ZIP code 17361 (Shrewsbury) 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 17361?
ZIP code 17361 in Shrewsbury, PA has a population of 5,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17361?
The median household income in ZIP 17361 is $104,958, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17361?
The median home value in ZIP 17361 is $297,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17361 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17361?
ZIP code 17361 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 3,065 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17361 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (38), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17361?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17361 increased by 18.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 17361?
In ZIP code 17361, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 17361?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17361 is 33.4 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 17361?
In ZIP code 17361, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17361 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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