17317 ZIP Code — East Prospect, PA

York County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17317 is located in East Prospect, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of 458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17317

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 $176,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,429. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 17317 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

458
population
0.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17317 ZIP code map
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City Status
East Prospect Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 458
Population density 2,411 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 0.19 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 39.9711
Longitude -76.5220
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 717
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 25.4% 34.7% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 45.4% 35.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 29.3% 25.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

458
Population
2,411
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$81,429
Median household income
$33,317
Per capita income
$176,000
Median home value
$858
Median monthly rent
93.0%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
168
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
13
30
5–9
27
30
10–14
27
9
15–19
7
6
20–24
6
39
25–34
34
37
35–44
33
17
45–54
15
14
55–59
13
10
60–64
9
23
65–74
21
9
75–84
8
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815333.4%
18 and over30566.6%
65 and over6714.6%
Median age32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Two or more races 3%
Other race 1.5%
Black or African American 0.8%
GroupCount%
White43391.7%
Hispanic or Latino143%
Two or more races143%
Other race71.5%
Black or African American40.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 25.4% 34.7% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 45.4% 35.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 29.3% 25.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.7% 7.1%
$15k–$25k 5.1%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 5.1%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 29.7%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
$200k+ 5.7%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k5.1%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k5.1%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k29.7%
$100k–$150k19.0%
$150k–$200k8.2%
$200k+5.7%
Median income$81,429

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 25.9%
$200k–$300k 30.6%
$300k–$500k 10.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$176,000
Median rent / month$858
Owner occupied93.0%
Renter occupied7.0%
Vacant11.7%
Single-family detached72.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.9%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)3.03

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20096.1%
1990–19999.5%
1980–19892.2%
1970–19794.5%
1960–19697.3%
1950–19595.6%
1940–194915.6%
1939 or earlier49.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms20.7%
3 bedrooms56.4%
4 bedrooms12.3%
5+ bedrooms6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.8%
1 vehicle25.3%
2 vehicles43.0%
3 or more27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas69.6%
Electricity20.3%
Fuel oil10.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8956.3%
Cohabiting couple95.7%
Male householder, no spouse4025.3%
Female householder, no spouse2012.7%
Households with children under 186943.7%
Households with seniors (65+)4629.1%
Average household size2.90

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.8%22.8%
Married55.1%61.7%
Separated7.8%2.0%
Widowed1.2%5.4%
Divorced13.2%8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 8.7%
HS graduate 54.9%
Some college, no degree 14.2%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.8%
Graduate / professional 1.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.9%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool64.6%
Kindergarten118.4%
Elementary school9673.3%
High school139.9%
College / grad school53.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.8%
Education & healthcare 18.4%
Construction 16.7%
Professional & management 9.8%
Other services 7.7%
Retail trade 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Public administration 3.4%
Information 1.3%
Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.9%
Service12.4%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction16.2%
Production & transportation23.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector93.6%
Government5.1%
Self-employed1.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.6%
Carpool18.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.7%
Work from home5.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 3.9%
18 and over 3.3%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.7%
Retirement income27.8%
Supplemental Security1.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP11.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.2%
High blood pressure26.7%
High cholesterol28.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Heart disease5.3%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis24.4%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer5.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.4%
Binge drinking21.2%
No physical activity22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.4%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist60.2%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans165.2%
Disability%
Any disability7.9%
Under 182.0%
18–64 years2.9%
65 and over38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.3%
Public insurance29.0%
No insurance6.3%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only43093.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)44797.6%
Born in same state44797.6%
Born in different state37682.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen112.4%
Not a US citizen11100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian5912.9%
Arab5010.9%
English449.6%
AncestryCount%
French235%
Irish20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.5%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17317

What city is ZIP code 17317 in?

ZIP code 17317 is primarily assigned to East Prospect, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17317 in?

ZIP code 17317 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17317 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 17317 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 17317 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 17317 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17317?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 17317?

The median home value in ZIP code 17317 is $176,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17317 in?

ZIP code 17317 observes the EST timezone.

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