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York, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17403

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

39,042
738/sq mi
$75,384
Median income
$220,500
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

York pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
738
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Pennsylvania, with 39,042 residents across 52.9 square miles, a density of 738 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,384 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $43,531. Poverty here runs at 13.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $220,500 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,129 monthly, and 63.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, 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 17403 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 17403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17403.

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 17403, 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

39,042

Population

52.9

Area (sq mi)

738

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17403?

38.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 15.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%

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

How ZIP 17403 ranks nationally

York, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,384 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$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 17403 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 17403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17403 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 17403 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in York County

17331 standard
Hanover, PA
Pop: 50,292
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
17406 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,156

Related Areas

York County York, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17403 in? ▼
ZIP code 17403 (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 17403? ▼
ZIP code 17403 in York, PA has a population of 39,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17403 is $75,384, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17403 is $220,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17403 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17403? ▼
ZIP code 17403 has 843 business establishments employing approximately 18,344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17403 are: Health care and social assistance (183), Retail trade (99), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17403 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 17403? ▼
In ZIP code 17403, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 17403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17403 is 23.3 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 17403? ▼
In ZIP code 17403, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17403 is 13.7% 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.