17401 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17401, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17401 is a zip code in York County, Pennsylvania, which covers North York, Spring Garden, West Manchester, and York, with a total population of 18,270 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 17401 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17401.

The estimated population of people living in 17401 is 18,270, with a median age of 30.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17401 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,270
+7.64%
+0.74%
2020
16,973
 -0.74% -
2019
17,100
 -3.75% -
2018
17,766
 -2.03% -
2017
18,135
 - -

Population of 17401 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17401 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
35%
30.7%
 +14.01%
Black/African American
23.4%
29%
 -19.31%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
36.1%
34.1%
 +5.87%
Asian
0.4%
1%
 -60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
5%
 -14.00%
Other
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17401 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 17401 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17401 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17401 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.7 +0.33% 27.8 +0.36% 34.6 +0.29%
2020 30.6 +2% 27.7 -0.36% 34.5 +4.55%
2019 30 +4.17% 27.8 +2.58% 33 +6.11%
2018 28.8 +1.77% 27.1 -0.73% 31.1 +4.01%
2017 28.3 - 27.3 - 29.9 -

The median age of the 17401 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 17401 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 1,781 -17.27% 1,510 -7.4% 1,474 1,382
10 to 19 1,486 +3.17% 1,599 -33.98% 1,530 1,110
20 to 29 1,660 +12.8% 1,457 +10.14% 1,849 1,587
30 to 39 1,316 -10.06% 1,276 +5.75% 1,186 1,329
40 to 49 1,148 -29.29% 1,199 -5.96% 818 1,119
50 to 59 881 +2.31% 923 +25.82% 898 1,176
60 to 69 429 +60.29% 601 +32.37% 749 803
70+ 331 +60.55% 538 +29.48% 567 693

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17401 zip code is $33,950.00.

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 17401.

  • Under 25
    $38,302.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,819.00
  • 45 to 64
    $33,211.00
  • 65 and over
    $22,453.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17401 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 17401, 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 17401 is currently $48,762.00.

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.

1.22% of households in 17401 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 17401 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17401 is $19,955.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17401 by the total population of 17401.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17401 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17401 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
    6.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.12%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17401 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17401 zip over the age of 16 is 14,104.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% 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 17401 is 51.50%.

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 17401 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,330 38.90% 55.30%
20 to 24 years 2,054 75.90% 9.90%
25 to 29 years 1,382 75.40% 12.20%
30 to 34 years 1,449 80.50% 8.30%
35 to 44 years 1,939 71.70% 15.70%
45 to 54 years 2,077 64.90% 10.50%
55 to 59 years 1,061 51.50% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 762 55.00% 11.50%
65 to 74 years 1,405 21.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 645 11.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17401. 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 8,037 54.60% 8.30%
Black or African American 3,538 66.90% 20.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 54 22.20% 25.00%
Asian 74 68.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,275 62.80% 21.80%
Two or more races 1,126 66.70% 10.50%
Hispanic or Latino 4,196 58.30% 13.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,781 54.60% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17401 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 17401 is 7,259, with median earnings of $25,545.00.

Women in 17401 are earning approximately 75.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,259 $25,545.00
Male 3,767 $29,378.00
Female 3,492 $22,025.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17401 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 422 $50,357.00
Business and Financial 111 $33,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 125 $65,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 97 $80,565.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 160 $40,000.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 186 $16,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 104 $53,293.00
Healthcare Practitioners 416 $23,373.00
Healthcare Support 304 $30,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 57 $3,015.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 977 $14,734.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 530 $16,688.00
Personal Care and Service 134 $19,314.00
Sales 463 $18,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 681 $25,139.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 303 $41,484.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $54,044.00
Production 883 $29,046.00
Transportation and Material Moving 245 $21,685.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17401 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 17401.

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 232 $71,065.00 190 $40,667.00
Business and Financial 61 $12,019.00 50 $34,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 117 $66,313.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 97 $80,565.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 152 $34,796.00
Legal 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $0.00 169 $16,920.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 104 $53,293.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 138 $10,789.00 278 $29,792.00
Healthcare Support 16 $0.00 288 $29,435.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $2,499.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 484 $16,993.00 493 $13,335.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 266 $32,523.00 264 $13,796.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $0.00 84 $18,750.00
Sales 175 $27,232.00 288 $16,290.00
Office and Administrative Support 236 $26,493.00 445 $23,149.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 303 $41,484.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $54,044.00 0 $0.00
Production 484 $32,500.00 399 $24,229.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $42,361.00 66 $12,931.00

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 7,286 households in 17401, with an average household size of 2.45 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 3,735 families living in the 17401 zip code with an average family size of 3.26 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 17401:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,262 598 1,875 3,551
Average Household Size 3.38 2.79 3.74 1.39
Total Families 1,262 598 1,875 0
Average Household Size 3.37 2.55 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 3,735 families living in 17401, 30.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17401:

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 8,129 housing units in 17401.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,286 89.63%
Vacant 843 10.37%

60.65% of the total 8,129 housing units in 17401 are rental units. This is approximately 4,930 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,166 are occupied by the owner - or 26.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17401 is $846.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17401 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
    190
  • Less than $500
    820
  • $500 to $999
    2,633
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,235
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    223
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    13
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17401 is $60,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17401 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    759
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,002
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    188
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    150
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    17
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    35
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17401. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17401 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,590
  • 1940 to 1949
    675
  • 1950 to 1959
    566
  • 1960 to 1969
    950
  • 1970 to 1979
    292
  • 1980 to 1989
    528
  • 1990 to 1999
    299
  • 2000 to 2009
    21
  • 2010 to 2013
    208
  • 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 17401 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,076
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,497
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,219
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    494

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17401 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17401 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17401.

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
    71
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    777
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,444
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,518
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    893
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    382
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    504
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    99
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    230
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    501
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    198
  • 90 or more minutes
    87

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17401 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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