17304 ZIP Code — Aspers, PA

Adams County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17304 is located in Aspers, Pennsylvania, within Adams County. It covers approximately 24.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17304

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,318. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17304 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,845

population

24.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17304 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17304

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17304. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aspers	Acceptable
Aspers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17307 Biglerville (4.4 mi) 17372 York Springs (7.9 mi) 17325 Gettysburg (8.9 mi) 17065 Mount Holly Springs (9.6 mi) 17350 New Oxford (10 mi) 17316 East Berlin (11.8 mi) 17266 Walnut Bottom (12.2 mi) 17007 Boiling Springs (12.2 mi) 17015 Carlisle (13.9 mi) 17019 Dillsburg (14 mi) 17222 Fayetteville (14.5 mi) 17257 Shippensburg (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,845
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	24.34 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	39.9712
Longitude	-77.2372
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	35.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	34.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,845

Population

117

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$81,318

Median household income

$35,932

Per capita income

$227,200

Median home value

$1,314

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

826

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

149

10–14

115

15–19

105

20–24

204

25–34

158

196

35–44

151

223

45–54

173

117

55–59

174

60–64

134

129

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	651	22.9%
18 and over	2,194	77.1%
65 and over	347	12.2%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Other race 5.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,504	80.7%
Hispanic or Latino	257	8.3%
Other race	178	5.7%
Two or more races	85	2.7%
Black or African American	78	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	35.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	34.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$81,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,200
Median rent / month	$1,314
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.1%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%
Fuel oil	27.7%
Wood	11.3%
Solar	5.0%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	634	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	117	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	123	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	94	9.7%
Households with children under 18	266	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	25.1%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	15.7%
Married	59.4%	64.2%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	4.2%
Divorced	3.0%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.5%
Kindergarten	8	1.3%
Elementary school	357	59.4%
High school	122	20.3%
College / grad school	105	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Professional & management 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Retail trade 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Construction 2.6%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 71.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,703	95.0%
Spanish	170	6.3%
Other Indo-European	160	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,698	94.8%
Born in same state	2,698	94.8%
Born in different state	2,128	74.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	147	5.2%
Not a US citizen	51	34.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	395	13.9%
French	315	11.1%
Italian	185	6.5%
Irish	30	1.1%
English	19	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	0.6%
Norwegian	12	0.4%
Polish	6	0.2%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17304

What city is ZIP code 17304 in?

ZIP code 17304 is primarily assigned to Aspers, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17304 in?

ZIP code 17304 falls within Adams County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17304 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 17304 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 17304?

ZIP code 17304 has an estimated population of 2,845 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17304?

The median home value in ZIP code 17304 is $227,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17304?

The median household income in ZIP code 17304 is $81,318, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17304 in?

ZIP code 17304 observes the EST timezone.