17047 ZIP Code — Loysville, PA

Perry County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17047 is located in Loysville, Pennsylvania, within Perry County. It covers approximately 44.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17047

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 $249,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,643. 41% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,962

population

44.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loysville	Acceptable
Loysville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17006 Blain (5.6 mi) 17037 Ickesburg (6.6 mi) 17040 Landisburg (6.6 mi) 17024 Elliottsburg (7 mi) 17082 Port Royal (8.9 mi) 17035 Honey Grove (9.9 mi) 17090 Shermans Dale (12.1 mi) 17021 East Waterford (12.4 mi) 17068 New Bloomfield (13.1 mi) 17241 Newville (13.2 mi) 17058 Mifflin (13.9 mi) 17217 Concord (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,962
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	44.59 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	40.3650
Longitude	-77.4262
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	38.3%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,962

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$74,643

Median household income

$28,511

Per capita income

$249,800

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

844

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

169

Under 5

170

137

5–9

137

134

10–14

134

129

15–19

129

20–24

174

25–34

175

188

35–44

189

109

45–54

109

102

55–59

102

60–64

141

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,059	35.8%
18 and over	1,903	64.2%
65 and over	424	14.3%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 1.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,837	94%
Hispanic or Latino	56	1.9%
Two or more races	45	1.5%
Other race	41	1.4%
Black or African American	33	1.1%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$74,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$249,800
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	33.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	26.4%
Wood	18.3%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	616	67.0%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	91	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	180	19.6%
Households with children under 18	332	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	332	36.1%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	15.6%
Married	59.2%	65.8%
Separated	0.2%	1.3%
Widowed	1.6%	11.2%
Divorced	7.1%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.1%
Kindergarten	17	2.4%
Elementary school	425	58.9%
High school	226	31.3%
College / grad school	39	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Retail trade 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Construction 11.6%

Professional & management 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Public administration 7.2%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.7%
Carpool	21.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	30.3%
Uninsured under 19	47.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,623	88.6%
Spanish	116	4.4%
Other Indo-European	41	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	75	2.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,914	98.4%
Born in same state	2,887	97.5%
Born in different state	2,663	89.9%
Foreign born	27	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.6%
Not a US citizen	8	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	431	14.6%
Arab	317	10.7%
Italian	198	6.7%
Polish	29	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	0.8%
Norwegian	8	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17047

What city is ZIP code 17047 in?

ZIP code 17047 is primarily assigned to Loysville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17047 in?

ZIP code 17047 falls within Perry County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17047 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 17047 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17047?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17047 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17047 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17047?

ZIP code 17047 has an estimated population of 2,962 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17047 in?

ZIP code 17047 observes the EST timezone.