17068 ZIP Code — New Bloomfield, PA

Perry County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17068 is located in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, within Perry County. It covers approximately 32.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17068

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 $192,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,833. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17068 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,428

population

32.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Bloomfield	Acceptable
New Bloomfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17090 Shermans Dale (4.7 mi) 17024 Elliottsburg (6.5 mi) 17074 Newport (6.5 mi) 17020 Duncannon (8 mi) 17040 Landisburg (9.5 mi) 17053 Marysville (10.1 mi) 17062 Millerstown (10.5 mi) 17037 Ickesburg (10.8 mi) 17013 Carlisle (12.2 mi) 17025 Enola (12.6 mi) 17094 Thompsontown (12.6 mi) 17047 Loysville (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,428
Population density	135 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	32.71 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.4079
Longitude	-77.1843
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	31.3%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,428

Population

135

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$79,833

Median household income

$33,962

Per capita income

$192,800

Median home value

$931

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,556

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

142

10–14

130

112

15–19

101

20–24

218

25–34

198

304

35–44

276

394

45–54

359

128

55–59

116

218

60–64

199

307

65–74

279

164

75–84

150

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	665	15.0%
18 and over	3,763	85.0%
65 and over	1,047	23.6%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,071	88.9%
Two or more races	238	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	152	3.3%
Black or African American	70	1.5%
Other race	26	0.6%
Asian	20	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$79,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 12.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,800
Median rent / month	$931
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	26.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Fuel oil	39.9%
Wood	9.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	948	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	161	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	193	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	356	21.5%
Households with children under 18	401	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	593	35.8%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	20.3%
Married	53.0%	52.8%
Separated	2.9%	0.3%
Widowed	1.9%	14.7%
Divorced	15.8%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 56.6%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	4.8%
Kindergarten	16	2.3%
Elementary school	312	44.3%
High school	212	30.1%
College / grad school	130	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Public administration 10.8%

Construction 9.6%

Retail trade 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Other services 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Professional & management 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 26.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	331	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,296	97.0%
Spanish	63	1.5%
Other Indo-European	43	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	15	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,371	98.7%
Born in same state	4,331	97.8%
Born in different state	3,890	87.9%
Foreign born	40	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.3%
Not a US citizen	9	15.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	497	11.2%
Italian	476	10.7%
French	375	8.5%
English	108	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17068

What city is ZIP code 17068 in?

ZIP code 17068 is primarily assigned to New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17068 in?

ZIP code 17068 falls within Perry County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17068 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 17068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17068?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17068 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17068?

The median home value in ZIP code 17068 is $192,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 17068 in?

ZIP code 17068 observes the EST timezone.