17050 ZIP Code — Mechanicsburg, PA

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17050 is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 34.99 square miles and serves a population of 42,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17050

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $331,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,267) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 17050 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

42,003

population

34.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mechanicsburg	Acceptable
Mechanicsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17025 Enola (3.3 mi) 17055 Mechanicsburg (5.2 mi) 17011 Camp Hill (5.2 mi) 17089 Camp Hill (5.4 mi) 17053 Marysville (5.6 mi) 17043 Lemoyne (6.7 mi) 17102 Harrisburg (6.8 mi) 17101 Harrisburg (7.2 mi) 17130 Harrisburg (7.4 mi) 17124 Harrisburg (7.5 mi) 17121 Harrisburg (7.5 mi) 17122 Harrisburg (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	42,003
Population density	1,200 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	34.99 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	40.2470
Longitude	-77.0232
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	22.2%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	13.6%	7.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

42,003

Population

1,200

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$110,267

Median household income

$53,971

Per capita income

$331,200

Median home value

$1,389

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

12,968

Housing units

51.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,349

Under 5

1,411

1,341

5–9

1,402

1,413

10–14

1,478

1,184

15–19

1,238

701

20–24

734

2,293

25–34

2,398

3,073

35–44

3,215

2,469

45–54

2,583

1,343

55–59

1,405

1,572

60–64

1,645

2,193

65–74

2,293

1,076

75–84

1,125

522

85+

547

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,948	23.7%
18 and over	32,055	76.3%
65 and over	7,756	18.5%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Asian 15%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 1.9%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	32,298	74.3%
Asian	6,511	15%
Two or more races	1,900	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,445	3.3%
Black or African American	807	1.9%
Other race	453	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	13.6%	7.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	16.2%
Median income	$110,267

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 40.6%

$500k–$1M 15.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$331,200
Median rent / month	$1,389
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	18.4%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	39.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	7.6%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9,963	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	980	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,803	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	3,549	21.8%
Households with children under 18	5,426	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,464	33.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	21.4%
Married	65.5%	59.1%
Separated	1.1%	2.2%
Widowed	4.2%	8.2%
Divorced	7.0%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 28.9%

Graduate / professional 22.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	51.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	703	7.5%
Kindergarten	577	6.2%
Elementary school	4,326	46.3%
High school	2,111	22.6%
College / grad school	1,619	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Professional & management 17.4%

Retail trade 11.0%

Public administration 10.4%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.7%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	19.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	74.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,744	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.6%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	39,243	93.4%
Spanish	1,387	3.5%
Other Indo-European	175	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	318	0.8%
Other languages	776	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	35,936	85.6%
Born in same state	35,202	83.8%
Born in different state	25,602	61.0%
Foreign born	734	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	6,067	14.4%
Not a US citizen	3,163	52.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,867	11.6%
French	3,386	8.1%
Arab	1,357	3.2%
Irish	393	0.9%
English	237	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	203	0.5%
Norwegian	63	0.1%
Dutch	55	0.1%
German	32	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17050

What city is ZIP code 17050 in?

ZIP code 17050 is primarily assigned to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17050 in?

ZIP code 17050 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17050?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17050?

The median home value in ZIP code 17050 is $331,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17050?

The median household income in ZIP code 17050 is $110,267, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 17050?

ZIP code 17050 has an estimated population of 42,003 residents, with a density of 1,201 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17050 in?

ZIP code 17050 observes the EST timezone.