17017 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17017, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17017 is a zip code in Dauphin County and Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Upper Paxton, Jordan, and Lower Mahanoy, with a total population of 1,490 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 17017 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17017.

The estimated population of people living in 17017 is 1,490, with a median age of 51.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17017 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,490
 -0.67% -2.99%
2020
1,500
 -5.6% -
2019
1,589
+1.53%
-
2018
1,565
+1.89%
-
2017
1,536
 - -

Population of 17017 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17017 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
99.3%
99.3%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17017 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 17017 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17017 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17017 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51 +4.51% 52.8 +5.81% 49.7 +4.63%
2020 48.8 +0.62% 49.9 +1.63% 47.5 -1.25%
2019 48.5 +0.62% 49.1 +0.41% 48.1 +1.69%
2018 48.2 +0.42% 48.9 +0.2% 47.3 +0.64%
2017 48 - 48.8 - 47 -

The median age of the 17017 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 17017 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 60 -13.05% 60 +30.62% 52 80
10 to 19 117 -35.16% 77 +16.81% 78 84
20 to 29 49 3.33% 71 -6.97% 47 62
30 to 39 47 +65.47% 83 -6.55% 80 76
40 to 49 152 -56.3% 123 -36.56% 81 83
50 to 59 138 -20.04% 129 +5.12% 112 135
60 to 69 109 +15.85% 70 +33.39% 126 94
70+ 113 +29.35% 138 +11.36% 148 152

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17017 zip code is $59,297.00.

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 17017.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,929.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,556.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17017 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 17017, 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 17017 is currently $73,371.00.

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.

2.18% of households in 17017 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 17017 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17017 is $32,066.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17017 by the total population of 17017.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17017 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17017 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
    4.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    74.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17017 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17017 zip over the age of 16 is 1,265.

Of those people, a total of 55.00% 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 17017 is 54.50%.

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 17017 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 69 29.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 70 87.10% 3.30%
25 to 29 years 39 69.20% 18.50%
30 to 34 years 94 72.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 120 88.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 225 82.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 128 68.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 100 67.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 228 28.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 192 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17017. 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 1,257 54.90% 1.00%
Black or African American 2 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 6 66.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,257 54.90% 1.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17017 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 17017 is 689, with median earnings of $44,798.00.

Women in 17017 are earning approximately 63.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 689 $44,798.00
Male 372 $53,828.00
Female 317 $33,938.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17017 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 69 $57,083.00
Business and Financial 24 $63,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $56,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $78,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $33,750.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $54,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $35,313.00
Healthcare Support 15 $30,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $6,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 17 $32,188.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $45,417.00
Sales 42 $20,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $34,271.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $40,417.00
Construction and Extraction 55 $54,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $63,333.00
Production 99 $39,554.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $44,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17017 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 17017.

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 49 $51,771.00 20 $83,333.00
Business and Financial 8 $71,667.00 16 $26,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $75,000.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $51,875.00 31 $55,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 39 $36,563.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 15 $30,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 4 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $53,000.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 18 $62,500.00 24 $13,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 63 $34,271.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $41,667.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 55 $54,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 70 $63,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 47 $46,250.00 52 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $62,969.00 4 $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 643 households in 17017, with an average household size of 2.32 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 455 families living in the 17017 zip code with an average family size of 2.72 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 17017:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 382 31 42 188
Average Household Size 2.76 2.52 2.6 1.32
Total Families 382 31 42 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.42 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 455 families living in 17017, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17017:

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 756 housing units in 17017.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 643 85.05%
Vacant 113 14.95%

10.19% of the total 756 housing units in 17017 are rental units. This is approximately 77 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 545 are occupied by the owner - or 72.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17017 is $625.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17017 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
    21
  • Less than $500
    21
  • $500 to $999
    52
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 17017 is $149,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17017 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    42
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    122
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    84
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    125
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    44
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    13
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17017. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17017 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    262
  • 1940 to 1949
    24
  • 1950 to 1959
    59
  • 1960 to 1969
    66
  • 1970 to 1979
    128
  • 1980 to 1989
    76
  • 1990 to 1999
    47
  • 2000 to 2009
    84
  • 2010 to 2013
    10
  • 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 17017 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    40
  • 1 vehicle available
    143
  • 2 vehicles available
    263
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    197

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17017 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17017 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17017.

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
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    57
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    44
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    73
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    71
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    49
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    53
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    27
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    11
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    87
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    32

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17017 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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