17024 ZIP Code — Elliottsburg, PA

Perry County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17024 is located in Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania, within Perry County. It covers approximately 32.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17024

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 $274,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,365. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,846

population

32.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elliottsburg	Acceptable
Elliottsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17037 Ickesburg (4.9 mi) 17068 New Bloomfield (6.5 mi) 17040 Landisburg (6.5 mi) 17047 Loysville (7 mi) 17090 Shermans Dale (7.5 mi) 17082 Port Royal (10 mi) 17074 Newport (10.5 mi) 17058 Mifflin (12.2 mi) 17006 Blain (12.5 mi) 17059 Mifflintown (12.9 mi) 17013 Carlisle (13.5 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,846
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	32.09 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.4097
Longitude	-77.3077
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	30.0%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,846

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$85,365

Median household income

$38,304

Per capita income

$274,600

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

627

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

168

45–54

170

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

112

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	24.9%
18 and over	1,386	75.1%
65 and over	315	17.1%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,815	98%
Two or more races	31	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$85,365

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 15.6%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$274,600
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Fuel oil	28.6%
Wood	25.7%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	448	67.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	115	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	66	9.9%
Households with children under 18	164	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	33.8%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	28.9%
Married	56.4%	59.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	4.3%
Divorced	11.1%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.1%
Kindergarten	9	2.5%
Elementary school	206	57.1%
High school	103	28.5%
College / grad school	39	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.8%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Other services 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Public administration 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	23.8%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	16.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	18.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	25.3%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	40.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,786	96.7%
Spanish	54	3.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	3.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,846	100.0%
Born in same state	1,840	99.7%
Born in different state	1,572	85.2%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	163	8.8%
Italian	133	7.2%
French	102	5.5%
English	50	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	0.9%
Norwegian	14	0.8%
Polish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17024

What city is ZIP code 17024 in?

ZIP code 17024 is primarily assigned to Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17024 in?

ZIP code 17024 falls within Perry County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17024 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 17024 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17024 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17024?

ZIP code 17024 has an estimated population of 1,846 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17024?

The median household income in ZIP code 17024 is $85,365, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17024 in?

ZIP code 17024 observes the EST timezone.