17005 ZIP Code — Berrysburg, PA

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17005 is located in Berrysburg, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of 280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17005

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 $129,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17005 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

280
population
0.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17005 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17005

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City Status
Berrysburg Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 280
Population density 500 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 0.56 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.6053
Longitude -76.8086
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 43.5% 38.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 41.9% 34.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 21.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 5.9% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

280
Population
500
People per sq mi
48.3
Median age
$61,000
Median household income
$34,980
Per capita income
$129,400
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
113
Housing units
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
15
10
5–9
10
4
10–14
5
5
15–19
6
7
20–24
8
11
25–34
12
14
35–44
15
20
45–54
22
11
55–59
11
9
60–64
9
15
65–74
16
12
75–84
12
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186824.3%
18 and over21275.7%
65 and over6121.8%
Median age48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Two or more races 4.3%
GroupCount%
White26895.7%
Two or more races124.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.5% 38.4% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 41.9% 34.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 21.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.6% 5.9% 7.1%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 4.3%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 21.6%
$50k–$75k 32.8%
$75k–$100k 4.3%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 7.8%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k4.3%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k21.6%
$50k–$75k32.8%
$75k–$100k4.3%
$100k–$150k12.1%
$150k–$200k7.8%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$61,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%
$50k–$100k 34.4%
$100k–$150k 25.0%
$150k–$200k 13.5%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$300k–$500k 5.2%
$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$129,400
Median rent / month$900
Owner occupied82.8%
Renter occupied17.2%
Vacant12.8%
Single-family detached70.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.3%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20093.8%
1990–19992.3%
1980–19899.8%
1970–19798.3%
1960–19693.8%
1950–19591.5%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier66.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms15.8%
3 bedrooms62.4%
4 bedrooms16.5%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle25.9%
2 vehicles50.9%
3 or more23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity28.4%
Propane / LP gas4.3%
Fuel oil59.5%
Wood4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5950.9%
Cohabiting couple2017.2%
Male householder, no spouse108.6%
Female householder, no spouse2723.3%
Households with children under 183227.6%
Households with seniors (65+)4135.3%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.7%18.5%
Married53.1%58.3%
Separated5.3%6.5%
Widowed4.4%7.4%
Divorced11.5%9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%
Some HS, no diploma 8.2%
HS graduate 53.3%
Some college, no degree 8.7%
Associate's degree 11.8%
Bachelor's degree 7.7%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.2%
Bachelor's or higher12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool24.4%
Kindergarten920.0%
Elementary school2044.4%
High school1124.4%
College / grad school36.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.8%
Manufacturing 17.4%
Education & healthcare 11.6%
Transportation & utilities 10.1%
Finance & real estate 9.4%
Agriculture & mining 8.0%
Other services 8.0%
Construction 7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Public administration 2.9%
Professional & management 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.6%
Service11.6%
Sales & office26.1%
Natural resources & construction17.4%
Production & transportation25.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.4%
Government6.5%
Self-employed9.4%
Unpaid family workers3.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.4%
Carpool12.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home21.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.1

Poverty

All people 7.1%
Under 18 years 11.8%
18 and over 5.7%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.1%
Retirement income22.4%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure36.4%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis31.8%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.3%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.8%
Depression26.0%
Fair or poor health19.6%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health14.0%
No health insurance13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist58.5%
Cholesterol screening87.7%
Teeth loss22.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans219.9%
Disability%
Any disability18.9%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years19.2%
65 and over34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.2%
Public insurance47.1%
No insurance4.3%
Uninsured under 195.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only25089.3%
Spanish31.2%
Other Indo-European31.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)27798.9%
Born in same state27497.9%
Born in different state25691.4%
Foreign born31.1%
Naturalized citizen31.1%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French145%
English103.6%
Italian103.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab41.4%
German31.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17005

What city is ZIP code 17005 in?

ZIP code 17005 is primarily assigned to Berrysburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17005 in?

ZIP code 17005 falls within Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17005 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 17005 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17005?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17005 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 17005 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17005?

The median home value in ZIP code 17005 is $129,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 17005 in?

ZIP code 17005 observes the EST timezone.

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