17309 ZIP Code — Brogue, PA

York County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17309 is located in Brogue, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 22.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,968 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17309

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 $223,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,125. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17309 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,968

population

22.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17309 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17309

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brogue	Acceptable
Brogue	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17302 Airville (3.8 mi) 17322 Felton (4.1 mi) 17516 Conestoga (5.3 mi) 17356 Red Lion (5.9 mi) 17366 Windsor (6.7 mi) 17565 Pequea (7.2 mi) 17352 New Park (7.6 mi) 17321 Fawn Grove (7.7 mi) 17532 Holtwood (7.9 mi) 17582 Washington Boro (8.4 mi) 17551 Millersville (8.7 mi) 17368 Wrightsville (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,968
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	22.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8693
Longitude	-76.4528
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,968

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$83,125

Median household income

$32,010

Per capita income

$223,600

Median home value

$1,179

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

621

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

175

10–14

147

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

213

45–54

180

55–59

60–64

130

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	568	28.9%
18 and over	1,400	71.1%
65 and over	370	18.8%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,891	93.7%
Hispanic or Latino	51	2.5%
Other race	27	1.3%
Asian	26	1.3%
Two or more races	24	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	24.7%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$83,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,600
Median rent / month	$1,179
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.8%
Fuel oil	33.1%
Wood	28.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	486	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	83	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	121	16.9%
Households with children under 18	254	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	280	39.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	12.0%
Married	65.3%	69.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	12.4%
Divorced	6.8%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	393	70.8%
High school	80	14.4%
College / grad school	58	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 26.2%

Other services 8.4%

Retail trade 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Construction 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.2%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,873	95.2%
Spanish	8	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,915	97.3%
Born in same state	1,884	95.7%
Born in different state	1,434	72.9%
Foreign born	31	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	53	2.7%
Not a US citizen	26	49.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	190	9.7%
Italian	159	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	131	6.7%
English	22	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	75.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17309

What city is ZIP code 17309 in?

ZIP code 17309 is primarily assigned to Brogue, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17309 in?

ZIP code 17309 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17309 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17309 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17309 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 17309 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 17309?

ZIP code 17309 has an estimated population of 1,968 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17309?

The median home value in ZIP code 17309 is $223,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 17309 in?

ZIP code 17309 observes the EST timezone.