The 17517 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Denver, PA (Lancaster County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 16,745. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $73,778, and approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 17517 has a median age of approximately 37.6 years, with 19.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 17.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $29,655.
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In ZIP Code 17517, 83.9% of the population graduated high school, while 17.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.6% in this Lancaster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.5% |
| Associate's degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17517 are younger than average. The median age of 37.6 years in ZIP Code 17517 is approximately 1.31% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.6% of the population in 17517 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 17517 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17517 is $73,778, while the region's mean household income is $85,465. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,655. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17517 of $29,655 is approximately 13.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.6% of the population in 17517 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 17517 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17517, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 6.9% of 17517 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17517 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Asian (2.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
In ZIP Code 17517, 85.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% 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 Lancaster County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.9% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17517, an estimated 21.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lancaster County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17517 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17517 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/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 17517 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.52 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.8 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.42 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.23 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17517, 70.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.9 minutes. Approximately 18.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17517 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.5% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 17517 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 16.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.0% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 0.9% |