17037 ZIP Code — Ickesburg, PA

Perry County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17037 is located in Ickesburg, Pennsylvania, within Perry County. It covers approximately 22.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 223/717.

About ZIP code 17037

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 $210,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,792.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% 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. 43% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17037 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,034

population

22.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ickesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17024 Elliottsburg (4.9 mi) 17082 Port Royal (5.1 mi) 17047 Loysville (6.6 mi) 17058 Mifflin (8 mi) 17059 Mifflintown (9 mi) 17040 Landisburg (10.1 mi) 17068 New Bloomfield (10.8 mi) 17035 Honey Grove (11.2 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (11.3 mi) 17006 Blain (11.9 mi) 17090 Shermans Dale (12.4 mi) 17074 Newport (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,034
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	22.40 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.4536
Longitude	-77.3802
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	223/717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,034

Population

People per sq mi

24.0

Median age

$59,792

Median household income

$22,889

Per capita income

$210,800

Median home value

$974

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	37.9%
18 and over	642	62.1%
65 and over	105	10.2%
Median age	24.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,023	97.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.1%
Two or more races	11	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 30.6%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	30.6%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$59,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,800
Median rent / month	$974
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	38.8%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.8%
1 vehicle	8.2%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	29.9%
Wood	45.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	76.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	38	12.9%
Households with children under 18	169	57.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	24.1%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	22.0%
Married	73.2%	65.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	7.1%
Divorced	3.7%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 21.6%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	164	76.6%
High school	50	23.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.1%

Retail trade 16.8%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Other services 8.2%

Public administration 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.0%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.0%
Carpool	24.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.9

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.4%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.8%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	2.2%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.3%
Public insurance	19.7%
No insurance	42.5%
Uninsured under 19	59.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	885	85.6%
Spanish	11	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,032	99.8%
Born in same state	1,023	98.9%
Born in different state	972	94.0%
Foreign born	9	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	4.7%
French	47	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	2.2%
English	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.4%
Internet access	72.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17037

What city is ZIP code 17037 in?

ZIP code 17037 is primarily assigned to Ickesburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17037 in?

ZIP code 17037 falls within Perry County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17037 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 17037 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17037?

5% 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 17037?

ZIP code 17037 has an estimated population of 1,034 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17037?

The median home value in ZIP code 17037 is $210,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 17037 in?

ZIP code 17037 observes the EST timezone.