17067 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17067, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17067 is a zip code in Berks County and Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bethel, Marion, Tulpehocken, Heidelberg, Jackson, Millcreek, Myerstown, and North Lebanon, with a total population of 15,911 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 17067 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17067.

The estimated population of people living in 17067 is 15,911, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17067 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,911
+5.29%
+7.17%
2020
15,111
 -1.81% -
2019
15,389
+0.85%
-
2018
15,259
+2.78%
-
2017
14,846
 - -

Population of 17067 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17067 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
94.6%
95.3%
 -0.73%
Black/African American
1%
1.3%
 -23.08%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3%
1.9%
 +57.89%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1%
 -10.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17067 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 17067 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17067 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17067 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 +1.64% 40.7 0% 45 +1.81%
2020 42.6 +4.93% 40.7 +7.96% 44.2 +5.74%
2019 40.6 -3.1% 37.7 -6.22% 41.8 -3.46%
2018 41.9 +1.45% 40.2 +0.25% 43.3 +2.85%
2017 41.3 - 40.1 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 17067 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 17067 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 9 903 -0.88% 1,240 -29.72% 890 902
10 to 19 866 +52.5% 882 +17.87% 1,381 1,038
20 to 29 931 +8.11% 784 -7.09% 1,007 727
30 to 39 760 -9.94% 869 -5.1% 679 821
40 to 49 784 +17.56% 747 +21.87% 929 913
50 to 59 912 +5.28% 1,061 -9.85% 954 956
60 to 69 891 +4.34% 896 +25.65% 916 1,131
70+ 885 +42.98% 1,435 -6% 1,318 1,349

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17067 zip code is $70,631.00.

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 17067.

  • Under 25
    $52,569.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,596.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,418.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,917.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17067 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 17067, 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 17067 is currently $84,687.00.

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.

4.99% of households in 17067 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 17067 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17067 is $32,802.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17067 by the total population of 17067.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17067 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17067 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
    8.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17067 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17067 zip over the age of 16 is 12,369.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% 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 17067 is 57.20%.

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 17067 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 669 61.60% 18.40%
20 to 24 years 918 77.70% 3.20%
25 to 29 years 816 81.00% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 703 86.10% 11.60%
35 to 44 years 1,719 89.50% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 1,949 84.60% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 881 76.50% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 1,028 66.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,855 20.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,831 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17067. 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 11,966 59.40% 3.20%
Black or African American 132 43.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 38 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 100.00% 0.00%
Other 50 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 180 86.10% 47.10%
Hispanic or Latino 349 73.10% 12.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,717 59.40% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17067 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 17067 is 7,073, with median earnings of $44,337.00.

Women in 17067 are earning approximately 67.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,073 $44,337.00
Male 4,027 $52,153.00
Female 3,046 $35,192.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17067 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 641 $66,121.00
Business and Financial 403 $59,712.00
Computer and Mathematical 120 $61,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $85,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 70 $48,958.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 447 $69,539.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 592 $55,000.00
Healthcare Support 261 $35,647.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 64 $109,063.00
Food Preparation and Serving 326 $15,710.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 297 $10,846.00
Personal Care and Service 87 $26,055.00
Sales 699 $46,845.00
Office and Administrative Support 627 $35,385.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 82 $22,167.00
Construction and Extraction 467 $42,662.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 181 $41,058.00
Production 719 $50,990.00
Transportation and Material Moving 436 $53,309.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17067 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 17067.

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 461 $75,764.00 180 $44,803.00
Business and Financial 209 $64,028.00 194 $57,714.00
Computer and Mathematical 120 $61,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $85,000.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 62 $49,792.00
Legal 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 81 $75,917.00 366 $66,827.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 39 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 183 $63,958.00 409 $46,181.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 244 $36,027.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 64 $109,063.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 144 $16,698.00 182 $9,276.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $40,375.00 175 $8,458.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $45,556.00 41 $25,898.00
Sales 365 $51,693.00 334 $23,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $37,734.00 504 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $60,324.00 35 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 467 $42,662.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 181 $41,058.00 0 $0.00
Production 566 $62,500.00 153 $24,688.00
Transportation and Material Moving 378 $53,971.00 58 $6,250.00

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 6,007 households in 17067, with an average household size of 2.61 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 4,187 families living in the 17067 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 17067:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,576 163 448 1,820
Average Household Size 3.26 3.49 2.97 1.18
Total Families 3,576 163 448 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.02 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 4,187 families living in 17067, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17067:

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 6,254 housing units in 17067.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,007 96.05%
Vacant 247 3.95%

20.02% of the total 6,254 housing units in 17067 are rental units. This is approximately 1,252 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,687 are occupied by the owner - or 74.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17067 is $974.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17067 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
    68
  • Less than $500
    58
  • $500 to $999
    606
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    286
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    107
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    109
  • $3,000 or more
    75

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17067 is $182,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17067 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    229
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    320
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    795
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,401
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,284
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    409
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    200
  • $1,000,000 or more
    49

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17067. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17067 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,344
  • 1940 to 1949
    156
  • 1950 to 1959
    526
  • 1960 to 1969
    622
  • 1970 to 1979
    899
  • 1980 to 1989
    568
  • 1990 to 1999
    861
  • 2000 to 2009
    880
  • 2010 to 2013
    385
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 17067 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    449
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,480
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,665
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,413

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17067 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17067 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17067.

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
    455
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,072
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    828
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,083
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    862
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    359
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    503
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    195
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    213
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    681
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    231
  • 90 or more minutes
    104

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17067 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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