ZIP Code 17403
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York · York County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 39,042
- Median income
- $75,384
- Median home value
- $220,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.4%
- Land area
- 52.9 sq mi
738/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
New York
ZIP code 17403 in York, Pennsylvania has a population of 39,042. The median household income is $75,384, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $220,500, 21% below the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17403 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.9 square miles in York, York County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 39,042 residents, producing a population density of 738 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17403 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17403 sits at $75,384 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,531. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $220,500 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,129 per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17403 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 17403 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17403.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
183 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 71
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 60
Accommodation and food services
60 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17403, York, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,042
Population
52.9
Area (sq mi)
738
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17403?
38.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
9.4%
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?
$75,384
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$43,531
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
16,553
Total Housing Units
15,439
Occupied Units
1,114
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,500
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$1,129
Median Rent
1958
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17403 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 152 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 169 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 199 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 213 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 237 |
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 843 business establishments in ZIP 17403, employing approximately 18,344 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,057,769,000.
843
Businesses
18,344
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 183 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 99 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 52 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 42 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Information | 13 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.6% |
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 17403 vs 17407 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17407 | York, PA | 2,355 | 2.7 mi |
| 17401 | York, PA | 17,687 | 2.7 mi |
| 17402 | York, PA | 36,360 | 3.8 mi |
| 17313 | Dallastown, PA | 10,899 | 3.9 mi |
| 17371 | York New Salem, PA | 257 | 4.2 mi |
| 17408 | York, PA | 22,507 | 4.8 mi |
| 17318 | Emigsville, PA | 344 | 6.9 mi |
| 17360 | Seven Valleys, PA | 5,927 | 5.4 mi |
| 17404 | York, PA | 35,517 | 6.3 mi |
| 17347 | Mount Wolf, PA | 6,202 | 9.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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