ZIP Code 17238
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,745
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 17238
- What is the median household income in 17238?
- The median household income in 17238 is $63,194 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 17238?
- The poverty rate in 17238 is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 17238?
- $198,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 17238?
- The median gross rent in 17238 is $863 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 17238 residents have a college degree?
- 13.3% of adults in 17238 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,745
Median Income
$63,194
Median Home Value
$198,500
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,855 (+12.2%)
Home Value:
+$32,100 (+19.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.5 pp (-24%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.6 pp (+24.3%)
Unemployment:
-2.3 pp (-50%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,745
Median Age
53.0
Female
48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.1%
Black 2.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Other 1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$63,194
±$7,069
Per Capita Income
$86,345
Median Family Income
$71,607
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Child Poverty Rate
15.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
36.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.1%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
10.3%
$35–50k
13.8%
$50–75k
22.8%
$75–100k
9.2%
$100–150k
15.8%
$150–200k
10.8%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
809
Owner-Occupied
75.6%
Renter-Occupied
24.4%
Vacancy Rate
7.7%
Median Home Value
$198,500
Median Gross Rent
$863
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.1%
$50–100k
11.0%
$100–200k
14.2%
$200–300k
23.5%
$300–500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
4.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
80.1%
$1–1.5k
15.8%
$1.5–2k
4.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
18.2%
2 vehicles
40.2%
3+
39.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.3%
2–4 units
0.7%
Mobile home
11.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.8%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
15.2%
2000–2009
10.3%
2010+
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.3%
Graduate Degree
8.1%
Some College / Associate
14.3%
Less Than High School
4.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Work from Home
4.1%
Self-Employed
6.6%
Government Workers
20.8%
Private For-Profit
72.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.6%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Construction
9.4%
Public Admin
8.8%
Transportation
8.6%
Retail
8.3%
Prof. Services
6.4%
Agriculture
4.3%
Arts/Entmt.
4.1%
Wholesale
3.4%
Finance
1.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Production
28.4%
Management
27.5%
Sales
16.5%
Food Prep
14.3%
Construction
13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
36.8 min
Drove Alone
85.8%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.1%
Walked
0.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
747
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
64.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.1%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
8.2%
45–54
13.4%
55–64
9.7%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
15.1%
85+
9.7%
Under 18: 15.8%
Working age (18–64): 84.2%
65 and over: 28.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.8%
With a Disability
21.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.1%
Uninsured
6.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.5%
Has a Computer
86.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
98.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023