Wellsville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17365
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,510
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,742
- Median income Above-median income area
- $261,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17365 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 17365 (Wellsville, PA) rose +14.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.4 in 2023 to 265.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17365 covers 51.3 square miles in Wellsville, York County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,510 residents on file, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17365 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,742 (18% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,360. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $261,800 (15% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $765.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17365 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 17365
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellsville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17365.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 17365, Wellsville, 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
2,510
Population
51.3
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17365?
43.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.2%
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?
$91,742
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$46,360
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17365 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wellsville, 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)
$91,742 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
1,124housing units
1,124
Total Housing Units
1,104
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,800
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$765
Median Rent
1977
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
+14.9%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17365 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.0% | 162 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 183 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 214 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 231 |
| 2024 | +14.9% | 266 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 17365, employing approximately 574 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,658,000.
60
Businesses
574
Employees
$33.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 17365 vs 17315 →
ZIP 17365 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17055
Mechanicsburg (17055)
34,237 residents
- 17315
Dover (17315)
25,756 residents
- 17408
York (17408)
22,507 residents
- 17019
Dillsburg (17019)
17,721 residents
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
15,692 residents
- 17319 10,417
Etters (17319)
10,417 residents
- 17316 8,266
East Berlin (17316)
8,266 residents
- 17339 6,940
Lewisberry (17339)
6,940 residents
- 17364 3,907
Thomasville (17364)
3,907 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17365 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17365 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17319
Etters (17319)
$99,778 median income
- 17055
Mechanicsburg (17055)
$99,077 median income
- 17339
Lewisberry (17339)
$96,583 median income
- 17408
York (17408)
$94,565 median income
- 17019
Dillsburg (17019)
$94,423 median income
- 17365
Wellsville (17365)
$91,742 median income
- 17316
East Berlin (17316)
$90,664 median income
- 17070
New Cumberland (17070)
$88,000 median income
- 17027
Grantham (17027)
$86,513 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17365 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17315 | Dover, PA | 25,756 | 4.5 mi |
| 17019 | Dillsburg, PA | 17,721 | 5.1 mi |
| 17339 | Lewisberry, PA | 6,940 | 6.2 mi |
| 17316 | East Berlin, PA | 8,266 | 7.1 mi |
| 17027 | Grantham, PA | 2,141 | 7.6 mi |
| 17364 | Thomasville, PA | 3,907 | 9.0 mi |
| 17055 | Mechanicsburg, PA | 34,237 | 9.2 mi |
| 17070 | New Cumberland, PA | 15,692 | 10.9 mi |
| 17319 | Etters, PA | 10,417 | 10.5 mi |
| 17408 | York, PA | 22,507 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17365, 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 (2,510 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 17365 in?
ZIP code 17365 (Wellsville) 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 17365?
ZIP code 17365 in Wellsville, PA has a population of 2,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17365?
The median household income in ZIP 17365 is $91,742, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17365?
The median home value in ZIP 17365 is $261,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17365?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17365 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17365?
ZIP code 17365 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17365?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17365 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17365?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17365 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 17365?
In ZIP code 17365, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17365?
In ZIP code 17365, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17365?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17365 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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