17109 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17109, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17109 is a zip code in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, which covers Lower Paxton, Penbrook, and Susquehanna, with a total population of 25,538 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 17109 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17109.

The estimated population of people living in 17109 is 25,538, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17109 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,538
+3.28%
+9.63%
2020
24,726
+1.54%
-
2019
24,351
+3.49%
-
2018
23,530
+1.01%
-
2017
23,294
 - -

Population of 17109 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17109 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
48.2%
62.6%
 -23.00%
Black/African American
26.1%
20.7%
 +26.09%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9%
7.9%
 +13.92%
Asian
10%
4.4%
 +127.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.9%
3.8%
 +55.26%
Other
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17109 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 17109 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17109 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17109 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 +4.42% 37.6 +8.36% 37.9 +0.53%
2020 36.2 -2.69% 34.7 -2.25% 37.7 -2.08%
2019 37.2 -3.38% 35.5 0% 38.5 -7.45%
2018 38.5 -0.26% 35.5 -1.11% 41.6 +1.46%
2017 38.6 - 35.9 - 41 -

The median age of the 17109 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 17109 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 1,129 +34.69% 1,560 +32.85% 1,540 2,096
10 to 19 1,636 -17.92% 1,284 +12.22% 1,360 1,422
20 to 29 1,672 1.71% 1,785 +19.49% 1,621 2,142
30 to 39 1,514 +12.82% 1,635 +7.45% 1,682 1,752
40 to 49 1,175 +19.07% 1,086 +20.47% 1,383 1,314
50 to 59 1,301 +21.19% 1,702 -7.18% 1,579 1,578
60 to 69 1,307 0.06% 1,752 +11.21% 1,289 1,892
70+ 886 +15.91% 1,870 -0.11% 1,025 1,863

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17109 zip code is $59,454.00.

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 17109.

  • Under 25
    $39,545.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,919.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,481.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,031.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17109 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 17109, 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 17109 is currently $70,752.00.

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.

1.60% of households in 17109 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 17109 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17109 is $29,978.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17109 by the total population of 17109.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17109 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17109 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
    11.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17109 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17109 zip over the age of 16 is 20,337.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% 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 17109 is 63.70%.

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 17109 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,217 41.70% 1.20%
20 to 24 years 2,087 84.80% 2.70%
25 to 29 years 1,676 84.10% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 1,820 88.10% 11.00%
35 to 44 years 3,029 91.40% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 2,924 83.90% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 1,515 76.90% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 1,851 68.00% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 2,426 26.50% 1.40%
75 years and over 1,792 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 17109. 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 11,393 65.80% 2.80%
Black or African American 4,950 69.40% 10.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2,059 59.30% 1.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 599 78.50% 7.90%
Two or more races 1,336 76.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,621 83.80% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,861 65.00% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17109 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 17109 is 12,954, with median earnings of $39,308.00.

Women in 17109 are earning approximately 74.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,954 $39,308.00
Male 6,457 $45,856.00
Female 6,497 $34,110.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17109 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 1,011 $57,135.00
Business and Financial 841 $57,733.00
Computer and Mathematical 390 $88,836.00
Architecture and Engineering 146 $63,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $7,227.00
Community and Social Service 351 $53,610.00
Legal 111 $56,103.00
Educational and Library 691 $56,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 222 $32,289.00
Healthcare Practitioners 586 $43,548.00
Healthcare Support 580 $31,429.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 103 $29,422.00
Law Enforcement 72 $54,286.00
Food Preparation and Serving 484 $17,654.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 431 $26,512.00
Personal Care and Service 436 $21,146.00
Sales 1,341 $36,002.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,728 $34,909.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 397 $53,021.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 298 $50,161.00
Production 598 $31,488.00
Transportation and Material Moving 340 $32,045.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17109 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 17109.

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 490 $63,100.00 521 $56,904.00
Business and Financial 353 $50,030.00 488 $62,347.00
Computer and Mathematical 340 $88,858.00 50 $39,773.00
Architecture and Engineering 90 $63,819.00 56 $23,810.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $0.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 254 $53,664.00 97 $53,359.00
Legal 19 $0.00 92 $44,815.00
Educational and Library 95 $58,601.00 596 $52,370.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $32,607.00 155 $32,236.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $57,763.00 440 $43,461.00
Healthcare Support 174 $51,866.00 406 $28,717.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 103 $29,422.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00 46 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $11,330.00 264 $18,816.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 276 $26,613.00 155 $22,216.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $21,250.00 359 $21,065.00
Sales 609 $39,560.00 732 $20,035.00
Office and Administrative Support 537 $38,515.00 1,191 $32,153.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 385 $53,097.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 298 $50,161.00 0 $0.00
Production 378 $33,302.00 220 $29,762.00
Transportation and Material Moving 262 $26,875.00 78 $48,098.00

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 10,797 households in 17109, with an average household size of 2.34 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 6,140 families living in the 17109 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 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 17109:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,426 355 1,359 4,657
Average Household Size 3.21 3.78 2.96 1.22
Total Families 4,426 355 1,359 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.15 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 6,140 families living in 17109, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17109:

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 11,459 housing units in 17109.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,797 94.22%
Vacant 662 5.78%

40.98% of the total 11,459 housing units in 17109 are rental units. This is approximately 4,696 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,995 are occupied by the owner - or 52.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17109 is $1,088.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17109 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
    106
  • Less than $500
    64
  • $500 to $999
    1,684
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,433
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    397
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    118
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17109 is $162,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17109 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    95
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    330
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,962
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,021
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,415
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    95
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17109. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17109 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,106
  • 1940 to 1949
    607
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,255
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,887
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,214
  • 1980 to 1989
    868
  • 1990 to 1999
    908
  • 2000 to 2009
    477
  • 2010 to 2013
    137
  • 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 17109 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    977
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,519
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,683
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,618

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17109 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17109 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17109.

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
    214
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    882
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,795
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,594
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,826
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,165
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,943
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    160
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    177
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    441
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    247
  • 90 or more minutes
    189

Summary

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