17316 ZIP Code — East Berlin, PA

Adams County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17316 is located in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, within Adams County. It covers approximately 40.98 square miles and serves a population of 8,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17316

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $266,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,853. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17316 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,544

population

40.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17372 York Springs (5.1 mi) 17301 Abbottstown (5.6 mi) 17364 Thomasville (6.7 mi) 17350 New Oxford (6.7 mi) 17365 Wellsville (6.9 mi) 17019 Dillsburg (8.5 mi) 17315 Dover (8.5 mi) 17344 Mc Sherrystown (11.1 mi) 17408 York (11.2 mi) 17362 Spring Grove (11.3 mi) 17335 Hanover (11.4 mi) 17334 Hanover (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,544
Population density	208 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	40.98 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	39.9690
Longitude	-77.0138
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	35.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,544

Population

208

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$100,853

Median household income

$41,411

Per capita income

$266,200

Median home value

$951

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

3,180

Housing units

26.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

141

239

5–9

249

326

10–14

340

232

15–19

242

204

20–24

212

418

25–34

435

446

35–44

464

592

45–54

617

426

55–59

444

282

60–64

294

574

65–74

597

267

75–84

278

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,822	21.3%
18 and over	6,722	78.7%
65 and over	1,806	21.1%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,253	95.9%
Two or more races	220	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	65	0.8%
Asian	43	0.5%
Other race	21	0.2%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.3%	35.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	34.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	30.4%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$100,853

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 35.7%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$266,200
Median rent / month	$951
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	13.9%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Fuel oil	14.5%
Wood	8.4%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,199	68.9%
Cohabiting couple	137	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	304	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	551	17.3%
Households with children under 18	841	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,209	37.9%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	19.8%
Married	65.7%	62.0%
Separated	2.4%	2.9%
Widowed	1.8%	6.6%
Divorced	5.8%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	4.5%
Kindergarten	89	4.7%
Elementary school	968	51.5%
High school	433	23.1%
College / grad school	303	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Retail trade 11.8%

Construction 10.8%

Other services 9.1%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	362	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,268	96.8%
Spanish	61	0.7%
Other Indo-European	49	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,458	99.0%
Born in same state	8,319	97.4%
Born in different state	6,502	76.1%
Foreign born	139	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	86	1.0%
Not a US citizen	18	20.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,038	12.1%
French	914	10.7%
Italian	601	7%
English	79	0.9%
Irish	48	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	0.5%
Dutch	9	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
German	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17316

What city is ZIP code 17316 in?

ZIP code 17316 is primarily assigned to East Berlin, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17316 in?

ZIP code 17316 falls within Adams County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17316 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 17316 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17316 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 17316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17316?

ZIP code 17316 has an estimated population of 8,544 residents, with a density of 208 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17316?

The median household income in ZIP code 17316 is $100,853, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17316 in?

ZIP code 17316 observes the EST timezone.