Stewartstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17363
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,413
- 97/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $107,386
- Median income Above-median income area
- $320,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stewartstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 97
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17363 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 17363 (Stewartstown, PA) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.9 in 2023 to 218.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17363 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stewartstown, York County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,413 residents across 97.4 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17363 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,386 (38% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,564. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $320,100 (41% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,000.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17363 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 17363
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stewartstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17363.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 17363, Stewartstown, 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
9,413
Population
97.4
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17363?
48.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.6%
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?
$107,386
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$52,564
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17363 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Stewartstown, 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)
$107,386 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
3,420housing units
3,420
Total Housing Units
3,393
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,100
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,000
Median Rent
1991
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17363 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 166 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 180 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 202 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 222 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 219 |
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 142 business establishments in ZIP 17363, employing approximately 849 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,470,000.
142
Businesses
849
Employees
$31.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 14.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Information | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 17363 vs 17361 →
ZIP 17363 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17356
Red Lion (17356)
21,610 residents
- 17313
Dallastown (17313)
10,899 residents
- 17363
Stewartstown (17363)
9,413 residents
- 17349 7,570
New Freedom (17349)
7,570 residents
- 17322 6,012
Felton (17322)
6,012 residents
- 17361 5,806
Shrewsbury (17361)
5,806 residents
- 21161 5,490
White Hall (21161)
5,490 residents
- 17321 2,238
Fawn Grove (17321)
2,238 residents
- 17352 1,292
New Park (17352)
1,292 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17363 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17363 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17352
New Park (17352)
$125,750 median income
- 17349
New Freedom (17349)
$120,618 median income
- 17321
Fawn Grove (17321)
$114,205 median income
- 21161
White Hall (21161)
$108,094 median income
- 17363
Stewartstown (17363)
$107,386 median income
- 17361
Shrewsbury (17361)
$104,958 median income
- 17322
Felton (17322)
$103,152 median income
- 17356
Red Lion (17356)
$86,561 median income
- 17313
Dallastown (17313)
$70,176 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17363 ranks #5 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 | 4.8 mi |
| 17352 | New Park, PA | 1,292 | 4.6 mi |
| 17349 | New Freedom, PA | 7,570 | 5.1 mi |
| 17355 | Railroad, PA | 261 | 5.9 mi |
| 21105 | Maryland Line, MD | 65 | 5.1 mi |
| 21161 | White Hall, MD | 5,490 | 7.6 mi |
| 17356 | Red Lion, PA | 21,610 | 8.8 mi |
| 17322 | Felton, PA | 6,012 | 6.7 mi |
| 17321 | Fawn Grove, PA | 2,238 | 7.5 mi |
| 17313 | Dallastown, PA | 10,899 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17363, 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 (9,413 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 17363 in?
ZIP code 17363 (Stewartstown) 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 17363?
ZIP code 17363 in Stewartstown, PA has a population of 9,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17363?
The median household income in ZIP 17363 is $107,386, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17363?
The median home value in ZIP 17363 is $320,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17363?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17363 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17363?
ZIP code 17363 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17363?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17363 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17363?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17363 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 17363?
In ZIP code 17363, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 17363?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17363 is 36.2 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 17363?
In ZIP code 17363, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17363?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17363 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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