17013 ZIP Code — Carlisle, PA
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17013 is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 39.19 square miles and serves a population of 36,942 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17013
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 $209,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $65,906. 33% 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 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,942
population
39.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17013 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17013
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17013. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carlisle | Acceptable |
| Carlisle | Acceptable |
| Carlisle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17015 Carlisle (4.2 mi)
17090 Shermans Dale (7.5 mi)
17040 Landisburg (8.5 mi)
17065 Mount Holly Springs (8.7 mi)
17007 Boiling Springs (8.8 mi)
17050 Mechanicsburg (9.4 mi)
17025 Enola (11.3 mi)
17053 Marysville (11.4 mi)
17055 Mechanicsburg (11.6 mi)
17241 Newville (11.6 mi)
17068 New Bloomfield (12.2 mi)
17019 Dillsburg (13.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,942 |
| Population density | 943 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2317 |
| Longitude | -77.1999 |
| 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 | 39.8% | 33.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 33.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 26.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
36,942
Population
943
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$65,906
Median household income
$36,739
Per capita income
$209,200
Median home value
$990
Median monthly rent
61.1%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
9,706
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,021
Under 5
1,048
799
5–9
820
1,084
10–14
1,111
1,621
15–19
1,663
1,598
20–24
1,639
2,312
25–34
2,371
2,221
35–44
2,277
2,028
45–54
2,079
1,006
55–59
1,032
975
60–64
1,000
2,169
65–74
2,224
936
75–84
961
468
85+
479
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,264 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 29,678 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,237 | 19.6% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.7%
Black or African American
7.8%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,675 | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,964 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,863 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,046 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 828 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 566 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 33.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 33.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 26.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $65,906 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
4.0%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
23.7%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
15.9%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,200 |
| Median rent / month | $990 |
| Owner occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter occupied | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 48.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.8% |
| Electricity | 35.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 16.6% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,005 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,376 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,010 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,179 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,806 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,624 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.1% | 34.6% |
| Married | 41.6% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
15.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 417 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 185 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,245 | 33.3% |
| High school | 1,980 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,929 | 40.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Retail trade
12.2%
Professional & management
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Public administration
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
5.4%
Construction
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.3% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 7.8% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
25.3%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
44.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,752 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.9% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,873 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 1,212 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 277 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 450 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 285 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,455 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 33,775 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 23,197 | 62.8% |
| Foreign born | 680 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,487 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,282 | 51.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,660 | 15.3% |
| French | 4,091 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 1,417 | 3.8% |
| English | 860 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 445 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 282 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 228 | 0.6% |
| German | 145 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 63 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17013
What city is ZIP code 17013 in?
ZIP code 17013 is primarily assigned to Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17013 in?
ZIP code 17013 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17013 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 17013 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 17013?
ZIP code 17013 has an estimated population of 36,942 residents, with a density of 943 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17013?
The median home value in ZIP code 17013 is $209,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17013?
The median household income in ZIP code 17013 is $65,906, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17013 in?
ZIP code 17013 observes the EST timezone.