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 High-density area
- $78,506
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17404 (York, PA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.3 in 2023 to 230.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,591. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $195,800 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,134; 71.1% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17404 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 17404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17404.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17404?
39.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
6.2%
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?
$78,506
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
15,818housing units
15,818
Total Housing Units
15,128
Occupied Units
690
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,800
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17403
York (17403)
39,042 residents
- 17404
York (17404)
35,517 residents
- 17315
Dover (17315)
25,756 residents
- 17408
York (17408)
22,507 residents
- 17406
York (17406)
22,156 residents
- 17401
York (17401)
17,687 residents
- 17345 7,679
Manchester (17345)
7,679 residents
- 17347 6,202
Mount Wolf (17347)
6,202 residents
- 17370 5,683
York Haven (17370)
5,683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17404 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17404 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17371
York New Salem (17371)
$106,856 median income
- 17347
Mount Wolf (17347)
$98,261 median income
- 17408
York (17408)
$94,565 median income
- 17345
Manchester (17345)
$92,821 median income
- 17370
York Haven (17370)
$89,895 median income
- 17406
York (17406)
$83,521 median income
- 17315
Dover (17315)
$82,884 median income
- 17404
York (17404)
$78,506 median income
- 17403
York (17403)
$75,384 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17404, 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 (35,517 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 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.
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