17055 ZIP Code – Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
17055 is a large ZIP code in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, part of Cumberland County with a population of approximately 40,007 residents. The median household income of $89,367 is above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average. Median home values of $245,500 are near the national average, with 70.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,272 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 16% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.6%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 47.2%, well above the national average. The median age is 41.9, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 17027, 17050, 17011.
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ZIP 17055 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17055 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $89k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $245k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,272 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17027 – Grantham
- 17050 – Mechanicsburg
- 17011 – Camp Hill
- 17019 – Dillsburg
- 17339 – Lewisberry
- 17007 – Boiling Springs
- 17043 – Lemoyne
- 17323 – Franklintown
- 17070 – New Cumberland
- 17101 – Harrisburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17027 | GRANTHAM | 2,649 | $72,308 |
| 17050 | MECHANICSBURG | 42,003 | $110,267 |
| 17011 | CAMP HILL | 38,861 | $85,573 |
| 17019 | DILLSBURG | 19,153 | $86,015 |
| 17339 | LEWISBERRY | 6,842 | $96,593 |