17027 ZIP Code
Messiah college, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17027 |
| City/Town: | Messiah college |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,649 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,308 |
| Per Capita Income: | $5,265 |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 |
| Median Home Value: | $253,000 |
| Land Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1574, -76.9821 |
Population Information (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,649 | -- |
| Male: | 1,207 | 45.6% |
| Female: | 1,442 | 54.4% |
| Median Age: | 20.0 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 76 | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 34 | 1.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 31 | 1.2% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,166 | 44.0% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,080 | 40.8% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 35 | 1.3% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 96 | 3.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 85 | 3.2% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 22 | 0.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2 | 0.1% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3 | 0.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 19 | 0.7% |
| 85 years and over: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Information (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $253,000 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | -- / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 144 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 140 | 97.2% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4 | 2.8% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 138 | 98.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2 | 1.4% |
Educational Attainment (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 262 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school graduate: | 100 | 38.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 3.8% |
| Associate degree: | 27 | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 85 | 32.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 40 | 15.3% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 100.0% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.7% |
Income Information (17027 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,308 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,027 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,971 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $5,265 / yr. |
Employment (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,768 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,676 | 94.8% |
| Unemployed: | 92 | 5.2% |
| Not in labor force: | 740 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,588 | 94.7% |
| Government workers: | 77 | 4.6% |
| Self-employed: | 11 | 0.7% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,175 | 82.1% |
| Black or African American: | 140 | 5.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 118 | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 12 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races: | 204 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 29 | 1.1% |
| Mexican: | 181 | 6.8% |
| Puerto Rican: | 32 | 1.2% |
| Cuban: | 25 | 0.9% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 4.7% |
Income Distribution (17027 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 74 | 52.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 46 | 32.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1 | 0.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 19 | 13.6% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute to Work (17027 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 348 | 20.8% |
| Carpooled: | 8 | 0.5% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 716 | 42.7% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 148 | 8.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 8.7 min | -- |
Industry (17027 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Construction: | 13 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing: | 47 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Retail trade: | 139 | 8.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 28 | 1.7% |
| Information: | 5 | 0.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 6 | 0.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 75 | 4.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 722 | 43.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 528 | 31.5% |
| Other services: | 77 | 4.6% |
| Public administration: | 36 | 2.1% |
Poverty Status (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 0.0% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,621 | 98.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,494 | 94.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 151 | 5.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 28 | 1.1% |
Benefits & Assistance (17027 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 139 | 99.3% |
| Social Security income: | 22 | 15.7% |
| Retirement income: | 10 | 7.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Types (17027 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 93 | 64.6% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 51 | 35.4% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17027 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4 | 2.8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 27 | 18.8% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 20 | 13.9% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 38 | 26.4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 52 | 36.1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2 | 1.4% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1 | 0.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% |
Bedrooms (17027 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 15 | 10.4% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 100 | 69.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 29 | 20.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% |
Heating Fuel (17027 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3 | 2.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Electricity: | 127 | 90.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 7.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (17027 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 29 | 20.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 59 | 42.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 52 | 37.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17027 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 10 | 7.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 34 | 24.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 56 | 40.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 38 | 27.5% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17027 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,845 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $482 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | -- / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 |
Households (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 140 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 126 | 90.0% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 67 | 47.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1 | 0.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 13 | 9.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 67 | 47.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 12 | 8.6% |
| Average household size: | 2.91 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- |
Marital Status (17027 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,132 | -- |
| Never married: | 989 | 87.4% |
| Now married: | 141 | 12.5% |
| Separated: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Widowed: | 2 | 0.2% |
| Divorced: | 1,232 | 108.8% |
School Enrollment (17027 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,325 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 26 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 65 | 2.8% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,234 | 96.1% |
Veterans & Disability (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,508 | -- |
| Veterans: | 33 | 1.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,649 | -- |
| With a disability: | 112 | 4.2% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 112 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17027 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,221 | 46.1% |
| Different house: | 1,428 | 53.9% |
| Same county: | 596 | 41.7% |
| Different county: | 825 | 57.8% |
| Different state: | 314 | 22.0% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.5% |
Place of Birth (17027 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,473 | 93.4% |
| Foreign born: | 30 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 176 | 586.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 176 | 586.7% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 176 | 586.7% |
| Asia: | 38 | 126.7% |
| Africa: | 26 | 86.7% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 29 | 96.7% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17027 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,573 | -- |
| English only: | 2,360 | 91.7% |
| Language other than English: | 213 | 8.3% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 56 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 71 | 2.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 55 | 2.1% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 1.2% |
Computers & Internet (17027 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 140 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 139 | 99.3% |
Messiah college, PA17027