17007 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17007, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17007 is a zip code in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Monroe and South Middleton, with a total population of 5,963 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 17007 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17007.

The estimated population of people living in 17007 is 5,963, with a median age of 43.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17007 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,963
+1.27%
+9.13%
2020
5,888
 -5.46% -
2019
6,228
+5.13%
-
2018
5,924
+8.42%
-
2017
5,464
 - -

Population of 17007 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17007 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.2%
96.8%
 -1.65%
Black/African American
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0%
2.1%
 -100.00%
Asian
1.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
0.3%
 +1,100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17007 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 17007 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17007 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17007 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.5 -0.91% 45 +0.67% 43.3 -1.14%
2020 43.9 -10.22% 44.7 -2.19% 43.8 -13.95%
2019 48.9 +1.66% 45.7 -0.65% 50.9 +1.39%
2018 48.1 +2.34% 46 -1.5% 50.2 +4.15%
2017 47 - 46.7 - 48.2 -

The median age of the 17007 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 17007 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 398 +23.51% 234 +228.71% 473 460
10 to 19 248 +20.54% 244 +54.72% 300 370
20 to 29 247 -17.26% 260 +25.07% 195 317
30 to 39 254 -21.38% 229 -18.11% 197 189
40 to 49 356 +38.38% 420 -19.31% 508 342
50 to 59 572 -32.23% 442 +16.46% 407 511
60 to 69 308 +63.6% 405 +13.98% 498 441
70+ 453 -11.87% 394 -4.16% 399 356

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17007 zip code is $95,703.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 17007.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,369.00
  • 45 to 64
    $130,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $86,563.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17007 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 17007, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 17007 is currently $109,073.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.06% of households in 17007 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 17007 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17007 is $39,697.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17007 by the total population of 17007.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17007 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17007 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17007 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17007 zip over the age of 16 is 4,639.

Of those people, a total of 60.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 17007 is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 17007 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 279 47.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 252 73.40% 11.40%
25 to 29 years 260 96.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 165 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 820 77.70% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 751 84.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 418 75.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 323 64.10% 6.80%
65 to 74 years 986 27.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 385 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17007. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,563 60.70% 1.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 35 42.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 41 68.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,563 60.70% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17007 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 17007 is 2,765, with median earnings of $45,662.00.

Women in 17007 are earning approximately 52.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,765 $45,662.00
Male 1,461 $57,169.00
Female 1,304 $30,185.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17007 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 408 $116,680.00
Business and Financial 218 $71,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 130 $71,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00
Legal 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 104 $70,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $28,668.00
Healthcare Practitioners 123 $37,440.00
Healthcare Support 120 $32,941.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 270 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00
Sales 239 $47,473.00
Office and Administrative Support 346 $32,230.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 33 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $40,446.00
Production 128 $34,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 166 $46,367.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17007 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 17007.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 355 $116,455.00 53 $118,257.00
Business and Financial 117 $72,188.00 101 $9,536.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $71,354.00 71 $72,847.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $71,307.00 51 $65,859.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 61 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 112 $36,786.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 120 $32,941.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $0.00 231 $9,933.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Sales 163 $61,726.00 76 $16,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $22,014.00 288 $33,182.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $40,446.00 0 $0.00
Production 99 $29,750.00 29 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 166 $46,367.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,107 households in 17007, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,624 families living in the 17007 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 17007:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,417 57 150 483
Average Household Size 3.28 3.05 3.89 1.14
Total Families 1,417 57 150 0
Average Household Size 3.28 2.72 3.53 0

Poverty

Of the 1,624 families living in 17007, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17007:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,126 housing units in 17007.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,107 99.11%
Vacant 19 0.89%

18.20% of the total 2,126 housing units in 17007 are rental units. This is approximately 387 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,720 are occupied by the owner - or 80.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17007 is $807.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17007 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    59
  • $500 to $999
    210
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    108
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17007 is $264,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17007 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    46
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    43
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    171
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    262
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    489
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    523
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    180
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17007. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17007 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    437
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    109
  • 1960 to 1969
    192
  • 1970 to 1979
    436
  • 1980 to 1989
    279
  • 1990 to 1999
    194
  • 2000 to 2009
    381
  • 2010 to 2013
    81
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 17007 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    89
  • 1 vehicle available
    464
  • 2 vehicles available
    842
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    712

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17007 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17007 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17007.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    111
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    91
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    574
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    471
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    567
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    191
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    168
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    97
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    76
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    124
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17007 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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