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York, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17404

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

35,517
648/sq mi
$78,506
Median income
$195,800
Median home value
29.5%
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 40%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
648
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17404 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17404 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Pennsylvania, with 35,517 residents across 54.8 square miles, a density of 648 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17404 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,506 (1% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,591. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. Housing costs here run $195,800 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,134 a month; 71.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 17404 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 17404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17404.

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 17404, 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

35,517

Population

54.8

Area (sq mi)

648

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17404?

39.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 12.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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?

$78,506

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$38,591

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17404 ranks nationally

York, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,506 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,818

Total Housing Units

15,128

Occupied Units

690

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$195,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,134

Median Rent

1964

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17404 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 150
2021 +13.2% 170
2022 +14.7% 194
2023 +11.2% 216
2024 +6.7% 231

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 861 business establishments in ZIP 17404, employing approximately 16,266 people with a combined annual payroll of $822,454,000.

861

Businesses

16,266

Employees

$822.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 144 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 118 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 90 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 84 9.8%
Construction 70 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 7.5%
Wholesale trade 53 6.2%
Manufacturing 51 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 5.2%
Finance and insurance 42 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.0%
Information 16 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%

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 17404 vs 17318 →

ZIP 17404 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 17404 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 17404 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 17404 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
17318 Emigsville, PA 344 2.9 mi
17401 York, PA 17,687 3.6 mi
17408 York, PA 22,507 5.0 mi
17345 Manchester, PA 7,679 5.5 mi
17315 Dover, PA 25,756 5.2 mi
17371 York New Salem, PA 257 6.9 mi
17370 York Haven, PA 5,683 8.0 mi
17347 Mount Wolf, PA 6,202 5.7 mi
17403 York, PA 39,042 6.3 mi
17406 York, PA 22,156 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
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 17404 in? ▼
ZIP code 17404 (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 17404? ▼
ZIP code 17404 in York, PA has a population of 35,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17404? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17404 is $78,506, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17404? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17404 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17404? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17404 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17404? ▼
ZIP code 17404 has 861 business establishments employing approximately 16,266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17404? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17404 are: Retail trade (144), Other services (except public administration) (118), Health care and social assistance (90). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17404? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17404 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 17404? ▼
In ZIP code 17404, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 17404? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17404 is 22.4 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 17404? ▼
In ZIP code 17404, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17404? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17404 is 11.6% 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.