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York, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17401

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

17,687
4,753/sq mi
$42,826
Median income
$104,400
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

York pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4,753
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,687 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 4,753 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17401 reports a modest median household income of $42,826 (45% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $22,355. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 12.5%. Median home value sits at $104,400 (54% below the state average), median rent at $1,023 a month, and owner-occupancy at 32.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17401, 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 17401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17401.

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 17401, York, 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

17,687

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

4,753

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17401?

31.4

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 36.4%
African American 27.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%

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?

$42,826

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$22,355

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17401 ranks nationally

York, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,826 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,423

Total Housing Units

7,600

Occupied Units

823

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.6%
Renter 67.4%

$104,400

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,023

Median Rent

1938

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17401 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +24.1% 176
2021 +12.8% 198
2022 +11.1% 220
2023 +31.5% 290
2024 +4.1% 301

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 404 business establishments in ZIP 17401, employing approximately 6,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,415,000.

404

Businesses

6,411

Employees

$377.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 19.6%
Retail trade 50 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 46 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 40 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 39 9.7%
Finance and insurance 35 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 5.9%
Construction 13 3.2%
Manufacturing 13 3.2%
Wholesale trade 13 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.2%
Information 10 2.5%
Educational services 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%

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 17401 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 17401 ranks #5 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 17401 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 17401 ranks #null 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
17403 York, PA 39,042 2.7 mi
17318 Emigsville, PA 344 4.4 mi
17402 York, PA 36,360 3.9 mi
17404 York, PA 35,517 3.6 mi
17408 York, PA 22,507 4.1 mi
17407 York, PA 2,355 5.4 mi
17371 York New Salem, PA 257 4.8 mi
17345 Manchester, PA 7,679 8.2 mi
17360 Seven Valleys, PA 5,927 7.5 mi
17347 Mount Wolf, PA 6,202 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

17331 standard
Hanover, PA
Pop: 50,292
17403 standard
York, PA
Pop: 39,042
17402 standard
York, PA
Pop: 36,360
17404 standard
York, PA
Pop: 35,517
17315 standard
Dover, PA
Pop: 25,756
17408 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,507

Related Areas

York County York, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17401 in? ▼
ZIP code 17401 (York) 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 17401? ▼
ZIP code 17401 in York, PA has a population of 17,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17401 is $42,826, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17401 is $104,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17401 is White at 36.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17401? ▼
ZIP code 17401 has 404 business establishments employing approximately 6,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17401 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 17401? ▼
In ZIP code 17401, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 17401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17401 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17401? ▼
In ZIP code 17401, approximately 32.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17401 is 25.1% 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.