17111 ZIP Code
Swatara, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17111 |
| City/Town: | Swatara |
| County: | Dauphin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 36,269 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,855 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,314 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,018 |
| Median Home Value: | $208,600 |
| Land Area: | 18.4 sq miles
47.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2703, -76.7806 |
Population Information (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,269 | -- |
| Male: | 18,179 | 50.1% |
| Female: | 18,090 | 49.9% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,722 | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,395 | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,078 | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,871 | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,496 | 6.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,006 | 16.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,004 | 11.0% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,278 | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,223 | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,870 | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,844 | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,726 | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 756 | 2.1% |
Housing Information (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $208,600 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,225 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 15,018 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,470 | 96.4% |
| Vacant housing units: | 548 | 3.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,813 | 67.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,657 | 32.2% |
Educational Attainment (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,707 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 883 | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,405 | 5.5% |
| High school graduate: | 8,211 | 31.9% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,154 | 16.2% |
| Associate degree: | 2,413 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,644 | 22.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,997 | 11.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.6% |
Income Information (17111 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,855 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,328 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,914 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,314 / yr. |
Employment (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,344 | -- |
| Employed: | 18,768 | 97.1% |
| Unemployed: | 566 | 2.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,374 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,876 | 79.3% |
| Government workers: | 3,091 | 16.5% |
| Self-employed: | 758 | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.2% |
Race & Ethnicity (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,539 | 56.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,326 | 23.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.2% |
| Asian: | 4,451 | 12.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 98 | 0.3% |
| Some other race: | 749 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races: | 2,041 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,545 | 4.3% |
| Mexican: | 2,963 | 8.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 242 | 0.7% |
| Cuban: | 1,699 | 4.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 947 | 2.6% |
Income Distribution (17111 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 551 | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 268 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 707 | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 676 | 4.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,310 | 9.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,062 | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,416 | 16.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,987 | 20.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,282 | 8.9% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,211 | 8.4% |
Commute to Work (17111 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,369 | 76.6% |
| Carpooled: | 1,288 | 6.9% |
| Public transportation: | 67 | 0.4% |
| Walked: | 123 | 0.7% |
| Other means: | 240 | 1.3% |
| Worked from home: | 2,473 | 13.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- |
Industry (17111 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 56 | 0.3% |
| Construction: | 578 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,524 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade: | 676 | 3.6% |
| Retail trade: | 2,182 | 11.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,483 | 7.9% |
| Information: | 205 | 1.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,455 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,614 | 8.6% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,825 | 25.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,380 | 7.4% |
| Other services: | 946 | 5.0% |
| Public administration: | 1,844 | 9.8% |
Poverty Status (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% |
| 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 (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,854 | 90.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,373 | 70.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,125 | 33.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,919 | 5.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (17111 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,818 | 81.7% |
| Social Security income: | 4,351 | 30.1% |
| Retirement income: | 4,501 | 31.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 551 | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 270 | 1.9% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,041 | 7.2% |
Housing Types (17111 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,350 | 48.9% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,778 | 25.2% |
| 2 units: | 267 | 1.8% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 726 | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,209 | 8.1% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 865 | 5.8% |
| 20 or more units: | 630 | 4.2% |
| Mobile home: | 153 | 1.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 40 | 0.3% |
Year Structure Built (17111 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 87 | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,592 | 10.6% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,523 | 10.1% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,441 | 16.3% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,973 | 13.1% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,095 | 13.9% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,063 | 7.1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,266 | 15.1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 625 | 4.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,353 | 9.0% |
Bedrooms (17111 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 155 | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,221 | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,240 | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,085 | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,606 | 17.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 711 | 4.7% |
Heating Fuel (17111 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,484 | 51.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 310 | 2.1% |
| Electricity: | 4,666 | 32.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,740 | 12.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 56 | 0.4% |
| Wood: | 44 | 0.3% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.2% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.4% |
| No fuel used: | 84 | 0.6% |
Vehicles Available (17111 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 670 | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,330 | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,803 | 40.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,667 | 18.4% |
Home Value Distribution (17111 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 203 | 2.1% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 270 | 2.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,482 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,559 | 26.1% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,992 | 30.5% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,747 | 17.8% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 462 | 4.7% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 98 | 1.0% |
Housing Costs (17111 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,559 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $675 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,225 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 |
Households (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,470 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,478 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,383 | 16.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,994 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,944 | 27.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,867 | 26.7% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,419 | 30.5% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- |
Marital Status (17111 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,938 | -- |
| Never married: | 5,440 | 36.4% |
| Now married: | 7,473 | 50.0% |
| Separated: | 291 | 1.9% |
| Widowed: | 1,464 | 9.8% |
| Divorced: | 4,796 | 32.1% |
School Enrollment (17111 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,705 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 347 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten: | 211 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,906 | 50.7% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,441 | 18.7% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,800 | 23.4% |
Veterans & Disability (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,999 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,712 | 5.9% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,773 | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,039 | 11.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 465 | 11.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,667 | 41.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,907 | 47.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17111 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,187 | 86.0% |
| Different house: | 4,791 | 13.2% |
| Same county: | 2,679 | 55.9% |
| Different county: | 2,006 | 41.9% |
| Different state: | 815 | 17.0% |
| Abroad: | 106 | 2.2% |
Place of Birth (17111 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,699 | 87.4% |
| Foreign born: | 705 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,570 | 648.2% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,570 | 648.2% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,570 | 648.2% |
| Asia: | 235 | 33.3% |
| Africa: | 491 | 69.6% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 700 | 99.3% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 3.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17111 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,547 | -- |
| English only: | 29,086 | 84.2% |
| Language other than English: | 5,461 | 15.8% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,658 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,375 | 6.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,317 | 3.8% |
| Other languages: | 111 | 0.3% |
Computers & Internet (17111 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,470 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,623 | 94.1% |
Swatara, PA17111