17078 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17078, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17078 is a zip code in Dauphin County and Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, which covers Derry, East Hanover, North Londonderry, Palmyra, and South Londonderry, with a total population of 22,989 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 17078 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17078.

The estimated population of people living in 17078 is 22,989, with a median age of 40.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17078 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,989
+4.16%
+8.82%
2020
22,071
+1.96%
-
2019
21,646
+1.19%
-
2018
21,391
+1.26%
-
2017
21,125
 - -

Population of 17078 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17078 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
86.2%
91.3%
 -5.59%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.4%
 +14.29%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7%
3.8%
 +84.21%
Asian
2.8%
2.6%
 +7.69%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.9%
 +155.56%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17078 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 17078 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17078 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17078 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.9 +1.24% 41.1 +9.02% 40.9 0%
2020 40.4 -5.16% 37.7 -8.05% 40.9 -9.11%
2019 42.6 -2.74% 41 -3.3% 45 -2.17%
2018 43.8 -0.23% 42.4 -0.7% 46 +0.22%
2017 43.9 - 42.7 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 17078 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 17078 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 1,401 -2.32% 1,034 +35.58% 1,324 1,430
10 to 19 1,338 +29.21% 1,338 +30.21% 1,771 1,756
20 to 29 857 -9% 927 +48.06% 766 1,455
30 to 39 1,091 +19.97% 1,232 +2.37% 1,318 1,233
40 to 49 1,596 -4.36% 1,650 -2.86% 1,512 1,599
50 to 59 1,519 -1.25% 1,589 -6.83% 1,484 1,473
60 to 69 1,302 +3.89% 1,460 -3.57% 1,341 1,377
70+ 1,108 +8.68% 1,683 +15.55% 1,203 1,947

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17078 zip code is $71,163.00.

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 17078.

  • Under 25
    $31,768.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,814.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,353.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,539.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17078 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 17078, 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 17078 is currently $90,973.00.

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.

7.63% of households in 17078 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 17078 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.70%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17078 is $36,557.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17078 by the total population of 17078.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17078 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17078 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
    12.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17078 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17078 zip over the age of 16 is 17,769.

Of those people, a total of 67.40% 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 17078 is 65.10%.

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 17078 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,061 49.70% 4.20%
20 to 24 years 1,163 88.40% 2.00%
25 to 29 years 1,058 91.30% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 1,404 80.50% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 2,552 90.60% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 3,378 92.00% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 1,285 86.10% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 1,539 60.40% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 2,256 34.70% 5.50%
75 years and over 2,073 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17078. 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 16,222 66.00% 2.80%
Black or African American 269 90.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 514 71.80% 4.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 370 86.20% 13.50%
Two or more races 394 83.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 716 77.10% 7.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,893 66.10% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17078 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 17078 is 11,564, with median earnings of $47,193.00.

Women in 17078 are earning approximately 67.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,564 $47,193.00
Male 5,834 $53,245.00
Female 5,730 $36,045.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17078 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 1,415 $67,259.00
Business and Financial 597 $59,154.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $75,054.00
Architecture and Engineering 227 $86,295.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 100 $93,824.00
Community and Social Service 161 $33,942.00
Legal 59 $68,250.00
Educational and Library 555 $56,773.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 234 $70,328.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,156 $64,231.00
Healthcare Support 266 $26,897.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $30,125.00
Law Enforcement 100 $75,341.00
Food Preparation and Serving 594 $13,316.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 421 $22,450.00
Personal Care and Service 229 $7,461.00
Sales 1,020 $44,596.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,659 $34,525.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 414 $43,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 278 $50,333.00
Production 607 $56,503.00
Transportation and Material Moving 496 $47,841.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17078 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 17078.

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 782 $70,613.00 633 $53,854.00
Business and Financial 262 $67,708.00 335 $58,815.00
Computer and Mathematical 214 $68,450.00 115 $110,759.00
Architecture and Engineering 168 $90,625.00 59 $59,299.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $93,676.00 42 $102,727.00
Community and Social Service 39 $30,795.00 122 $35,556.00
Legal 44 $0.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 159 $80,388.00 396 $51,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 156 $71,926.00 78 $22,652.00
Healthcare Practitioners 336 $107,857.00 820 $60,238.00
Healthcare Support 60 $27,143.00 206 $26,863.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $30,750.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 100 $75,341.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 245 $11,953.00 349 $14,554.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 231 $25,781.00 190 $22,130.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $3,409.00 181 $9,345.00
Sales 469 $63,021.00 551 $22,004.00
Office and Administrative Support 364 $47,250.00 1,295 $33,288.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 403 $43,531.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 278 $50,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 417 $57,855.00 190 $54,551.00
Transportation and Material Moving 464 $48,447.00 32 $23,400.00

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 9,087 households in 17078, with an average household size of 2.51 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 5,889 families living in the 17078 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 17078:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,619 431 839 3,198
Average Household Size 3.13 3.06 3.91 1.15
Total Families 4,619 431 839 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.7 3.73 0

Poverty

Of the 5,889 families living in 17078, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17078:

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 9,667 housing units in 17078.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,087 94.00%
Vacant 580 6.00%

28.76% of the total 9,667 housing units in 17078 are rental units. This is approximately 2,780 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,193 are occupied by the owner - or 64.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17078 is $1,056.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17078 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
    114
  • Less than $500
    82
  • $500 to $999
    1,173
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    989
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    318
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    171
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    40
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17078 is $227,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17078 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    278
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    131
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    734
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,372
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,014
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,518
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17078. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17078 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,391
  • 1940 to 1949
    324
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,171
  • 1960 to 1969
    763
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,337
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,282
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,133
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,294
  • 2010 to 2013
    962
  • 2014 or later
    10

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 17078 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    400
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,112
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,544
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,031

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17078 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17078 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17078.

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
    319
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,131
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,488
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,676
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,872
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    794
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,265
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    429
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    228
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    463
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    364
  • 90 or more minutes
    173

Summary

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