17073 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17073, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17073 is a zip code in Lancaster County and Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, which covers Clay, Heidelberg, Millcreek, and Richland, with a total population of 5,578 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 17073 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17073.

The estimated population of people living in 17073 is 5,578, with a median age of 38.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17073 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,578
 -7.03% -4.63%
2020
6,000
+7.8%
-
2019
5,566
 -1.29% -
2018
5,639
 -3.59% -
2017
5,849
 - -

Population of 17073 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17073 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%
94.2%
 +0.42%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.9%
 -15.79%
Native
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
3.1%
 -54.84%
Asian
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17073 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 17073 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17073 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17073 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.7 +8.1% 34.8 +7.41% 39.9 +5%
2020 35.8 0% 32.4 +0.62% 38 -3.31%
2019 35.8 +3.17% 32.2 -5.01% 39.3 +8.26%
2018 34.7 -0.57% 33.9 -0.59% 36.3 +0.55%
2017 34.9 - 34.1 - 36.1 -

The median age of the 17073 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 17073 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 9 566 -14.89% 414 -29.1% 476 301
10 to 19 408 +22.14% 484 +32.63% 472 599
20 to 29 394 -5.76% 324 -44.43% 354 186
30 to 39 348 -21.93% 449 -35.65% 262 294
40 to 49 295 +18.62% 274 +64.57% 351 488
50 to 59 367 +26.45% 381 -29.25% 445 273
60 to 69 353 -35.58% 420 -28.78% 240 298
70+ 165 +33.91% 207 +46.59% 226 313

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17073 zip code is $79,336.00.

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 17073.

  • Under 25
    $54,290.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,583.00
  • 45 to 64
    $84,318.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,073.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17073 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 17073, 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 17073 is currently $109,330.00.

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.

9.04% of households in 17073 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 17073 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    27.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17073 is $39,457.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17073 by the total population of 17073.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17073 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17073 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
    8.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17073 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17073 zip over the age of 16 is 4,030.

Of those people, a total of 68.80% 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 17073 is 67.60%.

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 17073 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 300 64.00% 1.60%
20 to 24 years 255 85.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 285 93.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 224 56.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 645 90.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 966 87.20% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 278 65.10% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 306 60.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 455 32.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 316 9.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17073. 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 3,853 69.00% 1.20%
Black or African American 63 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 36 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 78 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 60 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,807 68.60% 1.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17073 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 17073 is 2,723, with median earnings of $46,032.00.

Women in 17073 are earning approximately 53.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,723 $46,032.00
Male 1,549 $57,457.00
Female 1,174 $30,789.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17073 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 517 $78,292.00
Business and Financial 124 $68,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $76,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $2,499.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 144 $58,173.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 191 $73,209.00
Healthcare Support 164 $22,429.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 143 $6,620.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $33,472.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $2,499.00
Sales 118 $5,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 422 $41,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $74,236.00
Construction and Extraction 198 $69,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 149 $29,688.00
Production 124 $66,765.00
Transportation and Material Moving 102 $22,056.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17073 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 17073.

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 371 $82,740.00 146 $34,643.00
Business and Financial 38 $61,053.00 86 $76,719.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $0.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 44 $2,499.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 50 $14,732.00 94 $58,462.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $106,111.00 165 $72,083.00
Healthcare Support 56 $0.00 108 $21,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $0.00 105 $4,931.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $33,750.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 59 $5,875.00 59 $5,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 167 $56,648.00 255 $24,942.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00 30 $72,917.00
Construction and Extraction 198 $69,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 144 $29,830.00 5 $0.00
Production 121 $66,985.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 102 $22,056.00 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 2,003 households in 17073, with an average household size of 2.78 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 1,522 families living in the 17073 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 17073:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,214 169 139 481
Average Household Size 3.3 3.72 3.06 1.08
Total Families 1,214 169 139 0
Average Household Size 3.28 3.54 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 1,522 families living in 17073, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17073:

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 2,104 housing units in 17073.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,003 95.20%
Vacant 101 4.80%

12.74% of the total 2,104 housing units in 17073 are rental units. This is approximately 268 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,723 are occupied by the owner - or 81.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17073 is $1,024.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17073 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
    12
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    117
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    63
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    77
  • $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 17073 is $210,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17073 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    27
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    49
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    80
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    611
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    646
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    166
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    123
  • $1,000,000 or more
    21

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17073. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17073 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    608
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    64
  • 1960 to 1969
    137
  • 1970 to 1979
    180
  • 1980 to 1989
    108
  • 1990 to 1999
    352
  • 2000 to 2009
    466
  • 2010 to 2013
    152
  • 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 17073 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    57
  • 1 vehicle available
    531
  • 2 vehicles available
    762
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    653

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17073 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17073 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17073.

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
    141
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    88
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    215
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    268
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    402
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    241
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    280
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    84
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    189
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    125
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    267
  • 90 or more minutes
    26

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17073 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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