17241 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17241, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17241 is a zip code in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Cooke, Lower Frankford, Lower Mifflin, Newville, North Newton, Penn, Upper Frankford, Upper Mifflin, and West Pennsboro, with a total population of 11,192 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 17241 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17241.

The estimated population of people living in 17241 is 11,192, with a median age of 43.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17241 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,192
 -5.77% -3.12%
2020
11,877
 -2.06% -
2019
12,127
+1.82%
-
2018
11,910
+3.1%
-
2017
11,552
 - -

Population of 17241 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17241 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
94.9%
96.4%
 -1.56%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
0.6%
 +250.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
2%
 -35.00%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17241 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 17241 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17241 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17241 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.4 -0.91% 42.1 -2.32% 44.1 -0.9%
2020 43.8 +3.55% 43.1 +1.41% 44.5 +6.21%
2019 42.3 -0.94% 42.5 +0.24% 41.9 -2.78%
2018 42.7 +0.95% 42.4 +3.67% 43.1 -0.69%
2017 42.3 - 40.9 - 43.4 -

The median age of the 17241 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 17241 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 9 754 -5.97% 653 +2.57% 698 663
10 to 19 774 1.49% 681 -9.81% 774 608
20 to 29 714 -10.51% 622 -1.58% 641 604
30 to 39 645 -2.32% 660 -8.23% 625 601
40 to 49 757 -21.63% 727 -15.79% 596 614
50 to 59 937 0.39% 821 +9.46% 937 900
60 to 69 733 +12.1% 733 -0.33% 815 722
70+ 561 +18.4% 780 -5.99% 666 728

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17241 zip code is $63,228.00.

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 17241.

  • Under 25
    $60,938.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,615.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,383.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,688.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17241 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 17241, 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 17241 is currently $77,823.00.

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.

3.16% of households in 17241 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 17241 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17241 is $31,361.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17241 by the total population of 17241.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17241 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17241 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
    6.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.13%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17241 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17241 zip over the age of 16 is 8,967.

Of those people, a total of 64.90% 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 17241 is 63.20%.

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 17241 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 518 60.40% 9.30%
20 to 24 years 621 80.70% 1.20%
25 to 29 years 624 92.30% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 584 79.10% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 1,170 82.70% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 1,555 87.00% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 964 82.30% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 887 53.40% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 1,187 24.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 857 10.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17241. 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 8,720 64.90% 2.40%
Black or African American 80 62.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 38.50% 0.00%
Asian 38 65.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 44 93.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 72 52.80% 36.80%
Hispanic or Latino 169 87.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,605 64.60% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17241 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 17241 is 5,663, with median earnings of $36,319.00.

Women in 17241 are earning approximately 74.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,663 $36,319.00
Male 3,110 $41,862.00
Female 2,553 $31,137.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17241 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 579 $58,359.00
Business and Financial 162 $62,935.00
Computer and Mathematical 123 $100,197.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $53,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $40,938.00
Community and Social Service 56 $42,222.00
Legal 14 $26,250.00
Educational and Library 214 $63,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $19,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 195 $46,458.00
Healthcare Support 192 $27,159.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $22,250.00
Law Enforcement 20 $73,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 236 $20,484.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 288 $32,750.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $20,337.00
Sales 368 $17,206.00
Office and Administrative Support 776 $31,447.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 55 $17,083.00
Construction and Extraction 274 $35,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 307 $43,068.00
Production 304 $34,464.00
Transportation and Material Moving 317 $56,012.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17241 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 17241.

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 340 $54,643.00 239 $86,845.00
Business and Financial 36 $87,794.00 126 $57,115.00
Computer and Mathematical 74 $101,053.00 49 $94,226.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $58,438.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $41,146.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 53 $42,014.00
Legal 0 $0.00 14 $26,250.00
Educational and Library 85 $71,809.00 129 $48,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $41,750.00 15 $14,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $66,563.00 178 $45,417.00
Healthcare Support 25 $14,236.00 167 $28,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $21,625.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $73,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $17,292.00 141 $21,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 180 $36,016.00 108 $15,132.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 89 $20,063.00
Sales 181 $50,273.00 187 $11,827.00
Office and Administrative Support 146 $30,000.00 630 $31,528.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $7,250.00 26 $250,001.00
Construction and Extraction 263 $35,563.00 11 $20,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $43,409.00 3 $0.00
Production 210 $45,921.00 94 $17,813.00
Transportation and Material Moving 278 $60,500.00 39 $15,313.00

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 4,342 households in 17241, with an average household size of 2.56 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 3,083 families living in the 17241 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 17241:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,523 156 404 1,259
Average Household Size 3.03 3.35 3.22 1.31
Total Families 2,523 156 404 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.7 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 3,083 families living in 17241, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17241:

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 4,672 housing units in 17241.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,342 92.94%
Vacant 330 7.06%

19.18% of the total 4,672 housing units in 17241 are rental units. This is approximately 896 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,358 are occupied by the owner - or 71.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17241 is $883.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17241 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    126
  • $500 to $999
    398
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    224
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    32
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    88
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    10

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17241 is $177,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17241 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    399
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    355
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    535
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    695
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    933
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    312
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    76
  • $1,000,000 or more
    53

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17241. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17241 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,222
  • 1940 to 1949
    192
  • 1950 to 1959
    191
  • 1960 to 1969
    352
  • 1970 to 1979
    618
  • 1980 to 1989
    813
  • 1990 to 1999
    680
  • 2000 to 2009
    508
  • 2010 to 2013
    90
  • 2014 or later
    6

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 17241 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    225
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,003
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,578
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,536

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17241 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17241 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17241.

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
    258
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    274
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    376
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    604
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    833
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    500
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    822
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    173
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    359
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    482
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    296
  • 90 or more minutes
    157

Summary

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