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ZIP Code 17257

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 29,116

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 — 17257

What is the median household income in 17257?
The median household income in 17257 is $71,504 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17257?
The poverty rate in 17257 is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17257?
$219,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17257?
The median gross rent in 17257 is $1,058 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17257 residents have a college degree?
22.9% of adults in 17257 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
29,116
Median Income
$71,504
Median Home Value
$219,200
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,276 (+29.5%) Home Value: +$45,500 (+26.2%) Poverty Rate: -2.4 pp (-39.3%) Bachelor's+: -0.8 pp (-3.4%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-17.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 29,116
Median Age 34.0
Female 48.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1% White (non-Hisp.) 88.7% Black 3.8% Asian 1.8% Two or More 3.5% Other 0.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.5%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Mexican
0.9%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,504 ±$4,078
Per Capita Income $95,443
Median Family Income $85,563
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Child Poverty Rate 4.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.0%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
8.0%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
20.6%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
20.7%
$150–200k
6.8%
$200k+
5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,528
Owner-Occupied 67.9%
Renter-Occupied 32.1%
Vacancy Rate 7.5%
Median Home Value $219,200
Median Gross Rent $1,058
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
3.8%
$100–200k
11.1%
$200–300k
37.5%
$300–500k
15.9%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.9%
$500–1k
37.2%
$1–1.5k
37.6%
$1.5–2k
10.3%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
4.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3+
29.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.9%
Single-fam. att.
7.7%
2–4 units
4.9%
5–19 units
3.0%
20+ units
5.9%
Mobile home
10.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.1%
1940–1969
6.9%
1970–1999
14.1%
2000–2009
17.5%
2010+
7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 88.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.9%
Graduate Degree 10.5%
Some College / Associate 12.0%
Less Than High School 5.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Work from Home 8.5%
Self-Employed 7.1%
Government Workers 14.8%
Private For-Profit 77.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.1%
Retail
14.1%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Transportation
8.4%
Prof. Services
7.8%
Construction
6.8%
Public Admin
5.3%
Agriculture
4.7%
Finance
2.3%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
30.2%
Production
22.4%
Food Prep
17.8%
Sales
16.8%
Construction
12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.1 min
Drove Alone 71.0%
Carpool 10.9%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 8.5%
Walked 7.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 10,665
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
9.7%
20–24
11.5%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
9.5%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
10.0%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 22.1% Working age (18–64): 77.9% 65 and over: 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.9%
Naturalized Citizen 59.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
33.5%
Africa
24.2%
Latin America
21.0%
Europe
18.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.6%
With a Disability 12.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.3%
Uninsured 9.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.9%
Has a Computer 87.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023