17055 ZIP Code
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17055 |
| City/Town: | Mechanicsburg |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,007 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,367 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,942 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,781 |
| Median Home Value: | $245,500 |
| Land Area: | 39.2 sq miles
101.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1777, -76.9977 |
Population Information (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,007 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,200 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,807 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,655 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,109 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,507 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,153 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,660 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,716 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,854 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,788 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,946 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,299 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,539 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,719 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 2,062 | 5.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $245,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,272 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,781 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,942 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 839 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,783 | 71.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,159 | 28.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,923 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 364 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 676 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,788 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,792 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,708 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,789 | 29.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,806 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,367 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,514 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,453 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,942 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,410 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,765 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 557 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,886 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,873 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,381 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,404 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 107 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 35,370 | 88.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,515 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 834 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 264 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,971 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,109 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,579 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 349 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 723 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 454 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17055 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 534 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 216 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,262 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,167 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,593 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,893 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,394 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,704 | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,249 | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,930 | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17055 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,907 | 76.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,020 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 85 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 187 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 243 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,016 | 14.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17055 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 151 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 940 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,284 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 497 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,295 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,639 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 308 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,572 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,935 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,189 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,548 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 903 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,504 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,425 | 96.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,700 | 81.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,887 | 34.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,183 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17055 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,026 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,637 | 37.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,053 | 33.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 347 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 286 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 889 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17055 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,481 | 55.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,666 | 19.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 490 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 669 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 678 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 830 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,517 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 428 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17055 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 157 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,591 | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,495 | 13.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,678 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,942 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,668 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,993 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,211 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 587 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,459 | 13.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17055 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 178 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,686 | 9.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,767 | 25.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,767 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,759 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 624 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17055 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,662 | 31.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 749 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,074 | 45.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,919 | 16.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 197 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 159 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17055 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 976 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,232 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,787 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,947 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17055 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 347 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 303 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,532 | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,722 | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,261 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,521 | 27.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 988 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 109 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,811 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $675 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,272 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,942 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,812 | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,025 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,854 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,503 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,394 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,658 | 37.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17055 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,969 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,698 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,020 | 56.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 474 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,542 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,174 | 26.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17055 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,860 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 344 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 305 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,641 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,830 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,740 | 30.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,249 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,120 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,608 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,607 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 301 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,015 | 35.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,291 | 58.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17055 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,775 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,997 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,512 | 62.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,412 | 35.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 463 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,350 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 356 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,657 | 465.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,657 | 465.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,657 | 465.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 251 | 70.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 262 | 73.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 22 | 6.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 168 | 47.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 66 | 18.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17055 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,352 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,221 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,131 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 439 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,045 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 352 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 295 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17055 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,942 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,789 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Mechanicsburg, PA17055