17070 ZIP Code — New Cumberland, PA
York County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17070 is located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 14.60 square miles and serves a population of 16,626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17070
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,801. 32% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 17070 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
16,626
population
14.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17070 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17070
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Cumberland | Acceptable |
| New Cumberland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17113 Harrisburg (1.8 mi)
17104 Harrisburg (3.3 mi)
17043 Lemoyne (3.7 mi)
17089 Camp Hill (3.9 mi)
17034 Highspire (3.9 mi)
17101 Harrisburg (4 mi)
17011 Camp Hill (4 mi)
17120 Harrisburg (4.4 mi)
17122 Harrisburg (4.4 mi)
17124 Harrisburg (4.4 mi)
17121 Harrisburg (4.4 mi)
17123 Harrisburg (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,626 |
| Population density | 1,139 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2073 |
| Longitude | -76.8601 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
16,626
Population
1,139
People per sq mi
43.7
Median age
$83,801
Median household income
$44,330
Per capita income
$228,800
Median home value
$965
Median monthly rent
75.1%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
5,726
Housing units
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
391
Under 5
385
353
5–9
349
511
10–14
503
434
15–19
428
341
20–24
337
1,255
25–34
1,238
1,037
35–44
1,023
1,355
45–54
1,337
734
55–59
723
542
60–64
535
977
65–74
964
298
75–84
294
142
85+
140
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,121 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 13,505 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,815 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black or African American
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,707 | 86.1% |
| Two or more races | 899 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 559 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 458 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 315 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 146 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $83,801 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
38.4%
$300k–$500k
20.5%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,800 |
| Median rent / month | $965 |
| Owner occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter occupied | 24.9% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 67.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.9% |
| Electricity | 30.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.9% |
| Fuel oil | 16.1% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,429 | 46.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 739 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,506 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,659 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,790 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,135 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 32.0% |
| Married | 50.7% | 47.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
32.0%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 192 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 304 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,171 | 38.0% |
| High school | 910 | 29.5% |
| College / grad school | 507 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Retail trade
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Public administration
10.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Construction
6.6%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 10.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.1% |
| Retirement income | 33.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,152 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,850 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 581 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 443 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,047 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 15,478 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 12,686 | 76.3% |
| Foreign born | 569 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 579 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 350 | 60.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,313 | 13.9% |
| French | 1,452 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 623 | 3.7% |
| English | 185 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 77 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 66 | 0.4% |
| German | 23 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17070
What city is ZIP code 17070 in?
ZIP code 17070 is primarily assigned to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17070 in?
ZIP code 17070 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 17070?
ZIP code 17070 has an estimated population of 16,626 residents, with a density of 1,139 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17070?
The median household income in ZIP code 17070 is $83,801, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17070?
The median home value in ZIP code 17070 is $228,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 17070 in?
ZIP code 17070 observes the EST timezone.