York, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17406
York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,156
- 173/sq mi High-density area
- $83,521
- Median income Above-median income area
- $234,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
York pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 173
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17406 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 17406 (York, PA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.4 in 2023 to 235.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17406 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Pennsylvania, with 22,156 residents across 128.4 square miles, a density of 173 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17406 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,521 (7% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,349. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,100 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,398; 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in York County, so 17406 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 17406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$40,349
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17406 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
York, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,521 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,158housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 17406 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17402
York (17402)
36,360 residents
- 17404
York (17404)
35,517 residents
- 17406
York (17406)
22,156 residents
- 17401
York (17401)
17,687 residents
- 17313 10,899
Dallastown (17313)
10,899 residents
- 17547 7,378
Marietta (17547)
7,378 residents
- 17368 7,322
Wrightsville (17368)
7,322 residents
- 17347 6,202
Mount Wolf (17347)
6,202 residents
- 17502 2,464
Bainbridge (17502)
2,464 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17406 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17347
Mount Wolf (17347)
$98,261 median income
- 17368
Wrightsville (17368)
$92,694 median income
- 17547
Marietta (17547)
$92,199 median income
- 17406
York (17406)
$83,521 median income
- 17402
York (17402)
$81,166 median income
- 17404
York (17404)
$78,506 median income
- 17502
Bainbridge (17502)
$72,776 median income
- 17313
Dallastown (17313)
$70,176 median income
- 17401
York (17401)
$42,826 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17406 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17406, 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 (22,156 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 17406 in?
ZIP code 17406 (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 17406?
ZIP code 17406 in York, PA has a population of 22,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17406?
The median household income in ZIP 17406 is $83,521, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17406?
The median home value in ZIP 17406 is $234,100, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17406 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17406?
ZIP code 17406 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 16,671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17406?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17406 are: Manufacturing (57), Construction (54), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17406?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17406 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 17406?
In ZIP code 17406, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 17406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17406 is 24.4 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 17406?
In ZIP code 17406, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17406 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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