17087 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17087, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17087 is a zip code in Berks County and Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bethel, Marion, Tulpehocken, Jackson, Millcreek, and Richland, with a total population of 2,551 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 17087 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17087.

The estimated population of people living in 17087 is 2,551, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17087 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,551
 -11.55% -2.11%
2020
2,884
+5.29%
-
2019
2,739
+3.01%
-
2018
2,659
+2.03%
-
2017
2,606
 - -

Population of 17087 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17087 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%
94.3%
 +0.32%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.7%
4.3%
 -13.95%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1%
 +30.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17087 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 17087 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17087 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17087 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.6 -9.18% 38.7 -2.76% 38.5 -11.7%
2020 42.5 +0.95% 39.8 +6.13% 43.6 -0.46%
2019 42.1 -2.09% 37.5 -4.34% 43.8 -0.9%
2018 43 +7.5% 39.2 +5.66% 44.2 -0.45%
2017 40 - 37.1 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 17087 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 17087 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 9 191 -7.63% 165 +46.02% 174 242
10 to 19 222 +3.8% 105 +28.87% 230 133
20 to 29 134 2.89% 159 -15.02% 127 120
30 to 39 185 -3.74% 143 +22.07% 176 174
40 to 49 143 +10.6% 143 15.68% 145 141
50 to 59 199 -31.05% 187 -23.45% 140 146
60 to 69 175 3.23% 184 -15.52% 169 146
70+ 101 +20.19% 170 0.67% 120 168

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17087 zip code is $91,711.00.

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 17087.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,667.00
  • 65 and over
    $66,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17087 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 17087, 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 17087 is currently $92,377.00.

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.

2.43% of households in 17087 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 17087 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17087 is $31,541.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17087 by the total population of 17087.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17087 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17087 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
    11.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17087 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17087 zip over the age of 16 is 1,945.

Of those people, a total of 69.00% 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 17087 is 66.80%.

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 17087 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 173 58.40% 3.00%
20 to 24 years 98 90.80% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 149 90.60% 6.70%
30 to 34 years 151 88.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 372 79.60% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 248 89.90% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 151 91.40% 5.80%
60 to 64 years 179 52.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 245 46.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 179 11.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17087. 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 1,897 69.50% 3.20%
Black or African American 6 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 21 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 63 61.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,852 70.00% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17087 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 17087 is 1,300, with median earnings of $42,195.00.

Women in 17087 are earning approximately 68.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,300 $42,195.00
Male 705 $51,875.00
Female 595 $35,288.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17087 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 165 $70,347.00
Business and Financial 62 $72,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $56,250.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $31,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $53,333.00
Healthcare Support 36 $13,281.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $17,045.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $14,688.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $11,607.00
Sales 94 $36,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 225 $41,953.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $14,861.00
Construction and Extraction 102 $73,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 79 $55,724.00
Production 73 $53,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $62,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17087 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 17087.

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 102 $75,972.00 63 $41,016.00
Business and Financial 45 $85,491.00 17 $31,719.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 18 $61,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00 54 $30,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 61 $50,417.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 36 $13,281.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 30 $17,045.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 62 $23,000.00 17 $6,771.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 15 $11,607.00
Sales 30 $36,667.00 64 $16,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $54,028.00 164 $39,135.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $14,861.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 102 $73,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $55,526.00 3 $0.00
Production 60 $54,583.00 13 $24,688.00
Transportation and Material Moving 39 $70,417.00 3 $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 864 households in 17087, with an average household size of 2.95 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 656 families living in the 17087 zip code with an average family size of 3.45 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 17087:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 579 11 66 208
Average Household Size 3.44 2.91 4.29 1.18
Total Families 579 11 66 0
Average Household Size 3.43 2.55 3.77 0

Poverty

Of the 656 families living in 17087, 2.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17087:

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 915 housing units in 17087.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 864 94.43%
Vacant 51 5.57%

13.11% of the total 915 housing units in 17087 are rental units. This is approximately 120 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 730 are occupied by the owner - or 79.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17087 is $916.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17087 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
    14
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    81
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $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 17087 is $191,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17087 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    20
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    26
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    78
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    266
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    171
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    100
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    21
  • $1,000,000 or more
    48

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17087. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17087 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    295
  • 1940 to 1949
    30
  • 1950 to 1959
    131
  • 1960 to 1969
    95
  • 1970 to 1979
    99
  • 1980 to 1989
    73
  • 1990 to 1999
    105
  • 2000 to 2009
    81
  • 2010 to 2013
    6
  • 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 17087 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    184
  • 2 vehicles available
    334
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    326

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17087 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17087 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17087.

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
    47
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    159
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    192
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    89
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    233
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    41
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    81
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    106
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    45
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17087 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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