ZIP Code 17406
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York · York County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 22,156
- Median income
- $83,521
- Median home value
- $234,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.2%
- Land area
- 128.4 sq mi
173/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
New York
ZIP code 17406 in York, Pennsylvania has a population of 22,156. The median household income is $83,521, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $234,100, 16% below the US average. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.4 square miles in York, York County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 22,156 residents, producing a population density of 173 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 17406 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17406 sits at $83,521 (7% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,349. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $234,100 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,398 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing York County, so you can benchmark 17406 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 17406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17406.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
51 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
46 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 17406, 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
22,156
Population
128.4
Area (sq mi)
173
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17406?
38.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.7%
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?
$83,521
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$40,349
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
9,158
Total Housing Units
8,969
Occupied Units
189
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$1,398
Median Rent
1972
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17406 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 162 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 182 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 206 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 228 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 236 |
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 456 business establishments in ZIP 17406, employing approximately 16,671 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,054,066,000.
456
Businesses
16,671
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 57 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 54 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 3.7% |
| Information | 8 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
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 17406 vs 17402 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17402 | York, PA | 36,360 | 3.8 mi |
| 17347 | Mount Wolf, PA | 6,202 | 4.1 mi |
| 17318 | Emigsville, PA | 344 | 4.5 mi |
| 17547 | Marietta, PA | 7,378 | 5.0 mi |
| 17502 | Bainbridge, PA | 2,464 | 6.3 mi |
| 17550 | Maytown, PA | 790 | 5.4 mi |
| 17404 | York, PA | 35,517 | 7.1 mi |
| 17313 | Dallastown, PA | 10,899 | 8.7 mi |
| 17368 | Wrightsville, PA | 7,322 | 6.6 mi |
| 17401 | York, PA | 17,687 | 6.2 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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