The 17237 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Mont Alto, PA (Franklin County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,998. The 17237 ZIP Code has a median age of 32.3 years, and 18.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $60,660, and approximately 7% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,680.
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In ZIP Code 17237, 88.7% of the population graduated high school, while 12.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.8% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17237 are younger than average. The median age of 32.3 years in ZIP Code 17237 is approximately 15.22% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 17237 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 15.2% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 17237 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 15.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 17.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17237 is $60,660, while the region's mean household income is $68,036. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,680. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17237 of $23,680 is approximately 31.07% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 6.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 27.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 36.0% of the population in 17237 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.3% of 17237 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 36.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17237, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 2.6% of 17237 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17237 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.3%), followed by Asian (3.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 17237, 93.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Franklin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17237, an estimated 18.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Franklin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17237 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17237 | 13.77¢/kWh | 8.61¢/kWh | 13.75¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17237 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.42 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.98 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.53 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.79 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17237, 69.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.7 minutes. Approximately 22.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17237 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 17237 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Retail trade | 16.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |