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ZIP Code 17847

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 11,461

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 — 17847

What is the median household income in 17847?
The median household income in 17847 is $56,582 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17847?
The poverty rate in 17847 is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17847?
$185,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17847?
The median gross rent in 17847 is $835 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17847 residents have a college degree?
17.1% of adults in 17847 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,461
Median Income
$56,582
Median Home Value
$185,400
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,771 (+5.1%) Home Value: +$39,200 (+26.8%) Poverty Rate: -3.7 pp (-41.6%) Bachelor's+: +0.7 pp (+4.3%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+16.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 11,461
Median Age 42.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 90.0% Black 0.4% Asian 1.0% Two or More 2.4% Other 1.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.8%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.0%
Mexican
1.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,582 ±$6,718
Per Capita Income $70,873
Median Family Income $78,908
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Child Poverty Rate 9.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
8.0%
$25–35k
17.1%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
15.0%
$100–150k
14.2%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
3.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,341
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
Vacancy Rate 8.4%
Median Home Value $185,400
Median Gross Rent $835
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.9%
$50–100k
8.5%
$100–200k
15.1%
$200–300k
27.4%
$300–500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.4%
$500–1k
71.4%
$1–1.5k
22.6%
$1.5–2k
1.5%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.2%
1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
31.3%
3+
24.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.4%
Single-fam. att.
8.4%
2–4 units
6.8%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
6.5%
Mobile home
10.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.9%
1940–1969
5.2%
1970–1999
19.5%
2000–2009
6.5%
2010+
2.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.1%
Graduate Degree 5.2%
Some College / Associate 16.6%
Less Than High School 2.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Work from Home 8.6%
Self-Employed 7.4%
Government Workers 9.4%
Private For-Profit 83.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.9%
Retail
18.3%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Transportation
7.4%
Construction
5.8%
Public Admin
4.9%
Prof. Services
3.7%
Wholesale
3.3%
Finance
1.7%
Agriculture
1.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Management
26.7%
Production
23.0%
Food Prep
22.3%
Sales
16.4%
Construction
11.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.5 min
Drove Alone 85.3%
Carpool 3.4%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 8.6%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,894
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
9.8%
85+
7.7%
Under 18: 20.9% Working age (18–64): 79.1% 65 and over: 19.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.7%
Naturalized Citizen 28.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.0%
Asia
18.5%
Europe
6.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.0%
With a Disability 15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.4%
Uninsured 5.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.4%
Has a Computer 91.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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