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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
$81,166
Median income
$250,400
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,462. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $250,400 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,395 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing York County, letting you compare 17402 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 17402

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17402.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17402?

39.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,908

Total Housing Units

14,569

Occupied Units

339

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$250,400

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17402 ranks #2 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 17402 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 17402 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in York County

17331 standard
Hanover, PA
Pop: 50,292
17403 standard
York, PA
Pop: 39,042
17404 standard
York, PA
Pop: 35,517
17315 standard
Dover, PA
Pop: 25,756
17408 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,507
17406 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,156

Related Areas

York County York, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.