17237 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17237, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17237 is a zip code in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, which covers Mont Alto and Quincy, with a total population of 1,838 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 17237 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17237.

The estimated population of people living in 17237 is 1,838, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17237 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,838
 -8.37% -7.22%
2020
2,006
+0.4%
-
2019
1,998
+0.25%
-
2018
1,993
+0.61%
-
2017
1,981
 - -

Population of 17237 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17237 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
88.5%
90.1%
 -1.78%
Black/African American
1.5%
6.8%
 -77.94%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3%
1.6%
 +87.50%
Asian
1.4%
0.4%
 +250.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
0.9%
 +300.00%
Other
2.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17237 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 17237 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17237 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17237 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 -2.09% 35.9 +3.16% 28.9 -12.69%
2020 33.5 +3.72% 34.8 +7.08% 33.1 +9.97%
2019 32.3 +0.94% 32.5 +1.56% 30.1 -6.23%
2018 32 +10.34% 32 +4.58% 32.1 +13.83%
2017 29 - 30.6 - 28.2 -

The median age of the 17237 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 17237 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 94 -38.15% 74 -8.39% 52 65
10 to 19 196 -31.77% 247 -14.31% 138 204
20 to 29 169 +14.92% 240 -11.81% 174 210
30 to 39 116 +18.44% 85 +77.91% 127 131
40 to 49 100 +8.73% 84 10.13% 108 84
50 to 59 75 +24.14% 127 -12.02% 94 112
60 to 69 96 1.55% 98 -4.63% 94 90
70+ 86 +21.3% 94 -42.78% 99 56

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17237 zip code is $67,188.00.

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 17237.

  • Under 25
    $43,438.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17237 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 17237, 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 17237 is currently $77,893.00.

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.

2.69% of households in 17237 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 17237 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    34.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.69%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17237 is $27,632.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17237 by the total population of 17237.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17237 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17237 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
    10.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.74%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17237 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17237 zip over the age of 16 is 1,632.

Of those people, a total of 70.10% 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 17237 is 67.00%.

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 17237 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 253 69.60% 24.40%
20 to 24 years 275 71.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 109 86.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 125 79.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 213 89.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 218 90.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 100 81.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 98 65.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 162 26.50% 18.60%
75 years and over 79 1.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17237. 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 1,456 68.70% 2.80%
Black or African American 33 66.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 25 64.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 61 100.00% 9.80%
Two or more races 57 78.90% 37.80%
Hispanic or Latino 43 100.00% 14.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,456 68.70% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17237 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 17237 is 1,093, with median earnings of $30,708.00.

Women in 17237 are earning approximately 68.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,093 $30,708.00
Male 539 $37,721.00
Female 554 $25,729.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17237 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 80 $56,000.00
Business and Financial 37 $53,523.00
Computer and Mathematical 33 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $2,499.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $20,882.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 66 $28,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $39,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $33,000.00
Healthcare Support 42 $21,818.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $9,250.00
Law Enforcement 17 $60,139.00
Food Preparation and Serving 66 $4,118.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $10,750.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $10,804.00
Sales 94 $31,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 196 $16,161.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $41,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $33,929.00
Production 130 $40,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17237 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 17237.

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 59 $58,594.00 21 $44,688.00
Business and Financial 15 $53,125.00 22 $54,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 30 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $64,167.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $0.00 49 $4,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 10 $39,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 44 $41,667.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 29 $31,094.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 14 $9,500.00
Law Enforcement 17 $60,139.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $4,625.00 41 $3,393.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $10,500.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 31 $10,804.00
Sales 54 $6,818.00 40 $33,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $11,625.00 130 $16,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $41,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $40,000.00 6 $0.00
Production 90 $40,625.00 40 $33,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $46,250.00 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 633 households in 17237, with an average household size of 2.44 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 438 families living in the 17237 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 17237:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 378 16 44 195
Average Household Size 2.74 5.25 3.5 1.39
Total Families 378 16 44 0
Average Household Size 2.67 4.69 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 438 families living in 17237, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17237:

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 657 housing units in 17237.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 633 96.35%
Vacant 24 3.65%

23.74% of the total 657 housing units in 17237 are rental units. This is approximately 156 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 474 are occupied by the owner - or 72.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17237 is $1,108.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17237 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    4
  • $500 to $999
    32
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    107
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    6
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17237 is $156,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17237 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    63
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    129
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    178
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    68
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    18
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17237. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17237 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    92
  • 1940 to 1949
    55
  • 1950 to 1959
    95
  • 1960 to 1969
    89
  • 1970 to 1979
    77
  • 1980 to 1989
    40
  • 1990 to 1999
    96
  • 2000 to 2009
    100
  • 2010 to 2013
    13
  • 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 17237 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    8
  • 1 vehicle available
    179
  • 2 vehicles available
    232
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    214

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17237 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17237 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17237.

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
    92
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    56
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    76
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    156
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    215
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    98
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    89
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    36
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    61
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    29
  • 90 or more minutes
    10

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17237 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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