York, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17402
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,360
- 729/sq mi High-density area
- $81,166
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
York pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 729
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17402 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 17402 (York, PA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.0 in 2023 to 225.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17402 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Pennsylvania, with 36,360 residents across 49.8 square miles, a density of 729 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,166 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,462. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $250,400 (10% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,395; 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17402 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 17402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17402.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
207 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
168 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
165 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
89 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 17402, 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
36,360
Population
49.8
Area (sq mi)
729
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17402?
39.5
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.2%
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?
$81,166
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$43,462
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17402 ranks nationally
York, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,166 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,908housing units
14,908
Total Housing Units
14,569
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,400
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,395
Median Rent
1978
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17402 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 154 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 172 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 199 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 211 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 226 |
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 1,221 business establishments in ZIP 17402, employing approximately 30,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,595,333,000.
1,221
Businesses
30,239
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 207 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 168 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 165 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 55 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 52 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 3.0% |
| Information | 23 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 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 17402 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17403
York (17403)
39,042 residents
- 17402
York (17402)
36,360 residents
- 17406
York (17406)
22,156 residents
- 17356
Red Lion (17356)
21,610 residents
- 17401
York (17401)
17,687 residents
- 17313 10,899
Dallastown (17313)
10,899 residents
- 17347 6,202
Mount Wolf (17347)
6,202 residents
- 17366 5,499
Windsor (17366)
5,499 residents
- 17407 2,355
York (17407)
2,355 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17402 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17407
York (17407)
$122,625 median income
- 17347
Mount Wolf (17347)
$98,261 median income
- 17317
East Prospect (17317)
$88,906 median income
- 17356
Red Lion (17356)
$86,561 median income
- 17406
York (17406)
$83,521 median income
- 17366
Windsor (17366)
$83,448 median income
- 17402
York (17402)
$81,166 median income
- 17403
York (17403)
$75,384 median income
- 17313
Dallastown (17313)
$70,176 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17402 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17406 | York, PA | 22,156 | 3.8 mi |
| 17401 | York, PA | 17,687 | 3.9 mi |
| 17313 | Dallastown, PA | 10,899 | 5.0 mi |
| 17403 | York, PA | 39,042 | 3.8 mi |
| 17347 | Mount Wolf, PA | 6,202 | 6.8 mi |
| 17366 | Windsor, PA | 5,499 | 5.6 mi |
| 17318 | Emigsville, PA | 344 | 5.5 mi |
| 17407 | York, PA | 2,355 | 5.9 mi |
| 17356 | Red Lion, PA | 21,610 | 5.9 mi |
| 17317 | East Prospect, PA | 755 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17402, 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 (36,360 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 17402 in?
ZIP code 17402 (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 17402?
ZIP code 17402 in York, PA has a population of 36,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17402?
The median household income in ZIP 17402 is $81,166, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17402?
The median home value in ZIP 17402 is $250,400, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17402?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17402 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17402?
ZIP code 17402 has 1,221 business establishments employing approximately 30,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17402?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17402 are: Retail trade (207), Health care and social assistance (168), Accommodation and food services (165). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17402?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17402 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 17402?
In ZIP code 17402, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 17402?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17402 is 22.7 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 17402?
In ZIP code 17402, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17402?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17402 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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