17315 ZIP Code — Dover, PA

York County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17315 is located in Dover, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 58.12 square miles and serves a population of 26,613 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17315

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,185. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17315 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,613

population

58.12

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17315

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17315. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dover	Acceptable
Dover	Acceptable
Dover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17365 Wellsville (4.1 mi) 17404 York (5.3 mi) 17408 York (6.9 mi) 17364 Thomasville (7.1 mi) 17339 Lewisberry (7.3 mi) 17370 York Haven (7.7 mi) 17345 Manchester (7.8 mi) 17316 East Berlin (8.5 mi) 17401 York (8.7 mi) 17019 Dillsburg (9.1 mi) 17319 Etters (9.8 mi) 17347 Mount Wolf (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,613
Population density	458 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	58.12 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	40.0285
Longitude	-76.8729
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	35.4%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

26,613

Population

458

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$77,185

Median household income

$40,173

Per capita income

$203,800

Median home value

$1,007

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

10,100

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

846

Under 5

869

629

5–9

645

824

10–14

846

589

15–19

605

608

20–24

625

1,401

25–34

1,438

1,502

35–44

1,542

1,444

45–54

1,483

1,172

55–59

1,203

1,217

60–64

1,249

1,772

65–74

1,820

783

75–84

804

344

85+

353

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,559	20.9%
18 and over	21,054	79.1%
65 and over	5,876	22.1%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	24,254	88.6%
Two or more races	965	3.5%
Black or African American	840	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	762	2.8%
Other race	282	1%
Asian	269	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$77,185

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,800
Median rent / month	$1,007
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.7%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	20.6%
Wood	2.0%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,489	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	713	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,497	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,325	21.1%
Households with children under 18	2,833	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,169	37.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	20.9%
Married	64.4%	56.8%
Separated	1.5%	1.7%
Widowed	4.2%	11.3%
Divorced	10.6%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	483	9.9%
Kindergarten	275	5.6%
Elementary school	2,354	48.4%
High school	1,157	23.8%
College / grad school	599	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.7%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 12.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,047	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,898	93.6%
Spanish	438	1.8%
Other Indo-European	20	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	225	0.9%
Other languages	67	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,744	96.7%
Born in same state	25,275	95.0%
Born in different state	20,674	77.7%
Foreign born	469	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	869	3.3%
Not a US citizen	525	60.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,778	10.4%
Arab	2,115	7.9%
French	1,745	6.6%
English	424	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	291	1.1%
Dutch	43	0.2%
Polish	27	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17315

What city is ZIP code 17315 in?

ZIP code 17315 is primarily assigned to Dover, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17315 in?

ZIP code 17315 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17315 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 17315 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17315 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 17315 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17315 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 17315 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 17315?

ZIP code 17315 has an estimated population of 26,613 residents, with a density of 458 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17315 in?

ZIP code 17315 observes the EST timezone.