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ZIP Code 17870

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 14,538

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 — 17870

What is the median household income in 17870?
The median household income in 17870 is $71,921 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17870?
The poverty rate in 17870 is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17870?
$230,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17870?
The median gross rent in 17870 is $904 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17870 residents have a college degree?
32.1% of adults in 17870 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,538
Median Income
$71,921
Median Home Value
$230,300
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.7%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,781 (+7.1%) Home Value: +$53,200 (+30%) Poverty Rate: -4.4 pp (-61.1%) Bachelor's+: +3.5 pp (+12.2%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-22.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 14,538
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.5% White (non-Hisp.) 92.4% Black 1.9% Asian 0.5% Two or More 3.0% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.9%
Mexican
0.9%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,921 ±$3,662
Per Capita Income $94,547
Median Family Income $94,260
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Child Poverty Rate 3.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 36.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
12.2%
$50–75k
18.3%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
17.4%
$150–200k
7.0%
$200k+
8.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,778
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
Vacancy Rate 9.2%
Median Home Value $230,300
Median Gross Rent $904
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.5%
$50–100k
3.7%
$100–200k
10.3%
$200–300k
28.9%
$300–500k
26.5%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.5%
$500–1k
57.6%
$1–1.5k
35.1%
$1.5–2k
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.2%
1 vehicle
32.0%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3+
22.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.1%
Single-fam. att.
8.7%
2–4 units
6.8%
5–19 units
0.8%
20+ units
4.5%
Mobile home
9.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.0%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
12.4%
2000–2009
12.6%
2010+
5.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 32.1%
Graduate Degree 14.6%
Some College / Associate 10.6%
Less Than High School 5.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.6%
Unemployment Rate 1.7%
Work from Home 7.9%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 15.2%
Private For-Profit 80.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.9%
Retail
13.0%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Construction
5.9%
Prof. Services
5.1%
Finance
5.1%
Transportation
4.5%
Public Admin
3.3%
Agriculture
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Management
40.5%
Sales
19.5%
Production
16.0%
Food Prep
15.7%
Construction
8.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.4 min
Drove Alone 70.7%
Carpool 8.6%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 7.9%
Walked 11.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,249
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.8%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
11.3%
20–24
11.2%
25–34
10.1%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
12.5%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 14.9% Working age (18–64): 85.1% 65 and over: 22.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.0%
Naturalized Citizen 64.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
32.2%
Latin America
25.1%
Europe
22.7%
Africa
5.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.6%
Uninsured 5.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.2%
Has a Computer 89.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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