17314 ZIP Code — Delta, PA

York County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17314 is located in Delta, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 35.05 square miles and serves a population of 6,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17314

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,181. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 17314 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,386

population

35.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17314 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delta	Acceptable
Delta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21160 Whiteford (4.7 mi) 17302 Airville (6.3 mi) 17532 Holtwood (6.3 mi) 17321 Fawn Grove (6.5 mi) 17563 Peach Bottom (7 mi) 21132 Pylesville (7.1 mi) 21154 Street (8.8 mi) 17352 New Park (9 mi) 17565 Pequea (9.4 mi) 17309 Brogue (9.7 mi) 21034 Darlington (10.2 mi) 21918 Conowingo (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,386
Population density	182 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	35.05 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	39.7677
Longitude	-76.3254
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	27.8%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,386

Population

182

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$88,181

Median household income

$34,327

Per capita income

$245,000

Median home value

$946

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

2,365

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

148

Under 5

152

215

5–9

220

241

10–14

245

215

15–19

220

20–24

102

405

25–34

414

362

35–44

369

382

45–54

390

311

55–59

318

290

60–64

295

300

65–74

307

149

75–84

153

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,507	23.6%
18 and over	4,879	76.4%
65 and over	993	15.5%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,144	94.3%
Two or more races	152	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	128	2%
Black or African American	47	0.7%
Other race	40	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$88,181

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 43.5%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,000
Median rent / month	$946
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.8%
Fuel oil	29.3%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,380	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	112	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	248	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	523	23.1%
Households with children under 18	665	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	714	31.6%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	23.2%
Married	54.4%	56.1%
Separated	0.1%	0.5%
Widowed	3.7%	10.9%
Divorced	8.8%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	6.5%
Kindergarten	19	1.4%
Elementary school	683	51.2%
High school	373	28.0%
College / grad school	171	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 16.8%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 9.1%

Other services 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.6

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 16.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	287	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,086	95.3%
Spanish	239	3.9%
Other Indo-European	16	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	223	3.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,362	99.6%
Born in same state	6,343	99.3%
Born in different state	2,561	40.1%
Foreign born	19	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,068	16.7%
Arab	750	11.7%
French	549	8.6%
English	140	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	62	1%
Dutch	9	0.1%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17314

What city is ZIP code 17314 in?

ZIP code 17314 is primarily assigned to Delta, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17314 in?

ZIP code 17314 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17314 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 17314 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17314?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 17314?

ZIP code 17314 has an estimated population of 6,386 residents, with a density of 182 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17314?

The median household income in ZIP code 17314 is $88,181, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17314 in?

ZIP code 17314 observes the EST timezone.