17509 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17509, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17509 is a zip code in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bart, Christiana, Colerain, and Sadsbury, with a total population of 4,927 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 17509 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17509.

The estimated population of people living in 17509 is 4,927, with a median age of 28.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17509 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,927
 -6.08% +0.22%
2020
5,246
+8.79%
-
2019
4,822
 -4.85% -
2018
5,068
+3.09%
-
2017
4,916
 - -

Population of 17509 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17509 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
95.5%
96%
 -0.52%
Black/African American
1%
1.7%
 -41.18%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.5%
1.4%
 +78.57%
Asian
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17509 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 17509 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17509 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17509 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.2 -1.74% 29.8 +1.71% 27.5 -1.79%
2020 28.7 -2.71% 29.3 +14.01% 28 -13.58%
2019 29.5 +13.03% 25.7 +4.9% 32.4 +17.82%
2018 26.1 -1.88% 24.5 -2% 27.5 -1.08%
2017 26.6 - 25 - 27.8 -

The median age of the 17509 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 17509 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 9 587 -22.57% 569 -9.4% 460 500
10 to 19 439 -14.79% 403 +52.4% 359 614
20 to 29 357 +15.14% 333 -34.81% 397 214
30 to 39 226 +46.31% 187 +33.24% 345 240
40 to 49 184 +25.1% 248 +11.21% 233 269
50 to 59 284 -29.92% 227 -7.55% 205 206
60 to 69 177 +37.74% 219 -12.96% 250 187
70+ 175 -1.01% 301 -6.58% 171 277

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17509 zip code is $73,047.00.

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 17509.

  • Under 25
    $52,778.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,528.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,647.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,542.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17509 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 17509, 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 17509 is currently $104,232.00.

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.

12.14% of households in 17509 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 17509 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17509 is $29,734.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17509 by the total population of 17509.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17509 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17509 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
    6.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17509 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17509 zip over the age of 16 is 3,409.

Of those people, a total of 62.10% 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 17509 is 60.10%.

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 17509 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 415 66.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 316 75.90% 2.10%
25 to 29 years 295 70.80% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 348 69.50% 9.10%
35 to 44 years 393 79.40% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 511 65.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 246 78.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 264 58.70% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 353 34.00% 4.20%
75 years and over 268 12.30% 78.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17509. 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 3,259 62.50% 3.30%
Black or African American 45 33.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 16 18.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 89 67.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 69 63.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,259 62.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17509 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 17509 is 2,049, with median earnings of $42,025.00.

Women in 17509 are earning approximately 53.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,049 $42,025.00
Male 1,344 $46,639.00
Female 705 $25,125.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17509 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 201 $53,125.00
Business and Financial 57 $64,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 91 $200,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $84,091.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $7,083.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $50,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $56,563.00
Healthcare Support 48 $19,412.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $43,750.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 166 $7,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $9,519.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $10,000.00
Sales 163 $37,829.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $33,750.00
Construction and Extraction 320 $45,135.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $60,000.00
Production 220 $50,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $11,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17509 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 17509.

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 181 $44,716.00 20 $177,500.00
Business and Financial 15 $73,125.00 42 $64,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 91 $200,750.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $84,091.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $61,875.00 19 $39,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 81 $56,563.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 40 $19,265.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $33,750.00 137 $4,518.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $43,906.00 28 $5,500.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $63,750.00 26 $9,167.00
Sales 93 $46,875.00 70 $22,692.00
Office and Administrative Support 71 $53,380.00 136 $30,556.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $34,231.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 320 $45,135.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $60,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 183 $53,398.00 37 $42,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $8,750.00 21 $48,359.00

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 1,359 households in 17509, with an average household size of 3.53 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 1,060 families living in the 17509 zip code with an average family size of 4.15 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 17509:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 952 40 68 299
Average Household Size 4.31 2.85 3 1.25
Total Families 952 40 68 0
Average Household Size 4.3 2.5 3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,060 families living in 17509, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17509:

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 1,451 housing units in 17509.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,359 93.66%
Vacant 92 6.34%

24.19% of the total 1,451 housing units in 17509 are rental units. This is approximately 351 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 975 are occupied by the owner - or 67.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17509 is $989.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17509 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    175
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    100
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    58
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17509 is $252,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17509 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    36
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    164
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    80
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    315
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    165
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    148
  • $1,000,000 or more
    52

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17509. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17509 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    376
  • 1940 to 1949
    98
  • 1950 to 1959
    96
  • 1960 to 1969
    171
  • 1970 to 1979
    209
  • 1980 to 1989
    144
  • 1990 to 1999
    55
  • 2000 to 2009
    154
  • 2010 to 2013
    148
  • 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 17509 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    453
  • 1 vehicle available
    223
  • 2 vehicles available
    377
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    306

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17509 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17509 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17509.

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
    107
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    232
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    225
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    235
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    224
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    103
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    187
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    66
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    163
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    90
  • 90 or more minutes
    74

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17509 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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