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ZIP Code 17844

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 10,374

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 — 17844

What is the median household income in 17844?
The median household income in 17844 is $65,165 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17844?
The poverty rate in 17844 is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17844?
$213,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17844?
The median gross rent in 17844 is $961 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17844 residents have a college degree?
21.0% of adults in 17844 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,374
Median Income
$65,165
Median Home Value
$213,700
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.1%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,123 (+14.2%) Home Value: +$30,500 (+16.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+13.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.3 pp (+12.3%) Unemployment: -0.8 pp (-20.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 10,374
Median Age 41.0
Female 50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 95.2% Black 0.2% Asian 0.1% Two or More 2.0% Other 2.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Mexican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,165 ±$4,075
Per Capita Income $86,496
Median Family Income $81,316
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Child Poverty Rate 6.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
3.1%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
10.3%
$35–50k
14.2%
$50–75k
18.2%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
19.0%
$150–200k
6.8%
$200k+
4.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,586
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
Vacancy Rate 11.3%
Median Home Value $213,700
Median Gross Rent $961
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.7%
$50–100k
5.6%
$100–200k
14.0%
$200–300k
29.5%
$300–500k
19.2%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.4%
$500–1k
52.4%
$1–1.5k
42.2%
$1.5–2k
3.4%
$2–2.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.6%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3+
26.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.2%
Single-fam. att.
4.5%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
12.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.7%
1940–1969
5.4%
1970–1999
15.2%
2000–2009
10.8%
2010+
4.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.0%
Graduate Degree 6.1%
Some College / Associate 11.9%
Less Than High School 6.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Work from Home 8.2%
Self-Employed 6.7%
Government Workers 11.2%
Private For-Profit 81.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.9%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Retail
10.8%
Construction
6.3%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.9%
Transportation
4.9%
Finance
3.3%
Public Admin
2.4%
Agriculture
2.1%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Management
32.2%
Sales
22.3%
Food Prep
19.0%
Production
17.2%
Construction
9.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.3 min
Drove Alone 71.3%
Carpool 12.4%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 8.2%
Walked 3.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,070
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 59.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 24.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
8.6%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
10.2%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 25.1% Working age (18–64): 74.9% 65 and over: 18.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.3%
Naturalized Citizen 51.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
90.3%
Europe
9.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.7%
With a Disability 9.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 82.3%
Uninsured 17.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 72.0%
Has a Computer 82.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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