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ZIP Code 17853

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,047

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 — 17853

What is the median household income in 17853?
The median household income in 17853 is $63,824 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17853?
The poverty rate in 17853 is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17853?
$220,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17853?
The median gross rent in 17853 is $867 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17853 residents have a college degree?
12.1% of adults in 17853 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,047
Median Income
$63,824
Median Home Value
$220,400
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,699 (+13.7%) Home Value: +$49,500 (+29%) Poverty Rate: -1.7 pp (-30.9%) Bachelor's+: +1.8 pp (+17.5%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+21.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,047
Median Age 43.0
Female 49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% White (non-Hisp.) 96.8% Black 0.5% Asian 1.1% Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,824 ±$4,635
Per Capita Income $74,796
Median Family Income $67,917
Poverty Rate 3.8%
Child Poverty Rate 7.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
6.7%
$35–50k
19.9%
$50–75k
22.8%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
17.0%
$150–200k
6.8%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,166
Owner-Occupied 78.6%
Renter-Occupied 21.4%
Vacancy Rate 7.2%
Median Home Value $220,400
Median Gross Rent $867
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 23.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.9%
$50–100k
7.3%
$100–200k
12.2%
$200–300k
33.1%
$300–500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.0%
$500–1k
78.8%
$1–1.5k
12.1%
$1.5–2k
6.1%
$2.5–3.5k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.2%
1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3+
41.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.1%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
3.4%
5–19 units
0.8%
Mobile home
11.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.6%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
19.4%
2000–2009
17.8%
2010+
7.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.1%
Graduate Degree 4.3%
Some College / Associate 8.2%
Less Than High School 8.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Work from Home 7.7%
Self-Employed 8.0%
Government Workers 8.4%
Private For-Profit 83.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.8%
Edu/Health
20.6%
Retail
12.0%
Construction
10.1%
Agriculture
6.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Finance
3.7%
Wholesale
3.6%
Public Admin
3.5%
Prof. Services
3.1%
Transportation
2.8%
Occupation
Production
25.7%
Management
20.1%
Construction
19.1%
Food Prep
18.4%
Sales
16.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.9 min
Drove Alone 76.8%
Carpool 7.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 7.7%
Walked 3.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,082
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 72.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 26.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
8.9%
15–19
8.5%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
8.2%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
16.7%
55–64
9.8%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
9.3%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 25.6% Working age (18–64): 74.4% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.0%
Naturalized Citizen 55.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
53.3%
Latin America
31.7%
Europe
15.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.2%
With a Disability 17.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 78.8%
Uninsured 21.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.0%
Has a Computer 84.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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