17267 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17267, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17267 is a zip code in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, which covers Belfast, Bethel, Brush Creek, and Union, with a total population of 2,805 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 17267 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17267.

The estimated population of people living in 17267 is 2,805, with a median age of 45.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17267 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,805
 -1.72% +0.04%
2020
2,854
+5.82%
-
2019
2,697
 -1.64% -
2018
2,742
 -2.21% -
2017
2,804
 - -

Population of 17267 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17267 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
94.7%
96.3%
 -1.66%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
1.9%
 -78.95%
Asian
1.9%
0.4%
 +375.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Other
1.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17267 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 17267 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17267 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17267 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.6 +1.33% 40.9 -3.08% 48.1 +1.91%
2020 45 -5.66% 42.2 -10.21% 47.2 -2.28%
2019 47.7 +1.49% 47 -0.42% 48.3 +2.99%
2018 47 +4.68% 47.2 +5.59% 46.9 +3.76%
2017 44.9 - 44.7 - 45.2 -

The median age of the 17267 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 17267 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 9 165 3.67% 156 -32.74% 164 108
10 to 19 130 +84.12% 192 -42.95% 229 121
20 to 29 123 +42.01% 141 -21.66% 173 106
30 to 39 178 -1.52% 122 +16.25% 175 141
40 to 49 223 -8.77% 220 -6.94% 194 202
50 to 59 169 +28.23% 175 +18.89% 219 206
60 to 69 218 -12.23% 188 -6.89% 189 170
70+ 205 -10.55% 199 +13.7% 182 226

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17267 zip code is $71,833.00.

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 17267.

  • Under 25
    $49,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,135.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,261.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,912.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17267 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 17267, 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 17267 is currently $86,328.00.

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.

3.61% of households in 17267 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 17267 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.94%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17267 is $34,586.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17267 by the total population of 17267.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17267 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17267 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
    8.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.79%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.44%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17267 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17267 zip over the age of 16 is 2,292.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 17267 is 57.30%.

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 17267 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 109 45.90% 16.00%
20 to 24 years 120 92.50% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 159 94.30% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 156 86.50% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 325 86.20% 13.60%
45 to 54 years 473 81.20% 7.00%
55 to 59 years 183 63.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 160 51.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 390 23.80% 2.20%
75 years and over 217 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17267. 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 2,205 61.00% 6.20%
Black or African American 5 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 53 88.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 11 100.00% 81.80%
Two or more races 18 16.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,203 61.10% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17267 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 17267 is 1,313, with median earnings of $46,813.00.

Women in 17267 are earning approximately 72.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,313 $46,813.00
Male 787 $52,139.00
Female 526 $37,981.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17267 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 123 $69,583.00
Business and Financial 18 $61,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $55,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $82,578.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $54,167.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 75 $56,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $25,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $77,679.00
Healthcare Support 57 $25,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $97,708.00
Law Enforcement 92 $66,092.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $14,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $21,667.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $10,000.00
Sales 155 $41,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 152 $36,029.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $50,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $52,500.00
Production 80 $43,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $58,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17267 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 17267.

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 44 $77,500.00 79 $69,583.00
Business and Financial 9 $61,875.00 9 $36,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $82,578.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $53,542.00 13 $56,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $23,750.00 54 $57,969.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $108,750.00 66 $74,583.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 57 $25,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $97,708.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $66,197.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $13,125.00 18 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $33,333.00 12 $14,167.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 11 $9,063.00
Sales 103 $51,435.00 52 $30,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $25,417.00 99 $36,696.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $50,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $52,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 77 $42,813.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $57,500.00 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 1,080 households in 17267, with an average household size of 2.58 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 814 families living in the 17267 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 17267:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 678 61 75 266
Average Household Size 3.08 1.74 3.59 1.23
Total Families 678 61 75 0
Average Household Size 3.06 1.48 3.36 0

Poverty

Of the 814 families living in 17267, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17267:

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 1,289 housing units in 17267.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,080 83.79%
Vacant 209 16.21%

11.64% of the total 1,289 housing units in 17267 are rental units. This is approximately 150 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 867 are occupied by the owner - or 67.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17267 is $669.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17267 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
    63
  • Less than $500
    25
  • $500 to $999
    99
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    19
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $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 17267 is $209,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17267 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    67
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    60
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    125
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    160
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    253
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    130
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    56
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17267. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17267 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    195
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    66
  • 1960 to 1969
    99
  • 1970 to 1979
    256
  • 1980 to 1989
    147
  • 1990 to 1999
    148
  • 2000 to 2009
    226
  • 2010 to 2013
    109
  • 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 17267 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    18
  • 1 vehicle available
    221
  • 2 vehicles available
    367
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    474

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17267 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17267 that commute to work in a particular way.

42.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17267.

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
    12
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    40
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    105
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    93
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    46
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    117
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    76
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    113
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    275
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    137
  • 90 or more minutes
    112

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17267 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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