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17978

Pennsylvania · 688 residents · 6.769 sq mi
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ZIP 17978 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $275,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Among the 24 ZIP codes in Dauphin County, 17978 ranks 16th by median household income.

$65,577
US average: $82,259
$275,000
US average: $376,019
2.8%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
31.8%
Age 65+
16.9%
51.7%
48.3%
3.47 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score7.4%(51)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Dauphin County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST16TH OF 24HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
17005$61,429
17018$72,188
17023$79,435
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 17978?

ZIP code 17978 has about 688 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17978?

The typical household in ZIP code 17978 earns about $65,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 17978 expensive?

In ZIP code 17978, the median home is worth about $275,000, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 17978?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 17978 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17978?

About 4.5% of people in ZIP code 17978 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024