17071 ZIP Code — New Germantown, PA
Perry County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17071 is located in New Germantown, Pennsylvania, within Perry County. It covers approximately 10.57 square miles and serves a population of 123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
123
population
10.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17071
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Germantown | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 123 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2719 |
| Longitude | -77.5859 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717/223 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 34.6% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 35.8% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.4% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
123
Population
12
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$66,250
Median household income
$28,087
Per capita income
$155,200
Median home value
$646
Median monthly rent
67.3%
Home ownership
19.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
119
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
2
12
5–9
6
1
10–14
1
9
15–19
4
4
20–24
2
5
25–34
3
14
35–44
6
14
45–54
6
9
55–59
4
6
60–64
3
5
65–74
3
1
75–84
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36 | 29.3% |
| 18 and over | 87 | 70.7% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 7.3% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 86.9% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 5.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 34.6% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 35.8% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.4% | 24.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
$10k–$15k
10.2%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
20.4%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 10.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| Median income | $66,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
30.3%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$150k–$200k
36.4%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,200 |
| Median rent / month | $646 |
| Owner occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter occupied | 32.7% |
| Vacant | 63.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.4% |
| 3 or more | 44.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 2.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.4% |
| Fuel oil | 28.6% |
| Wood | 30.6% |
| No fuel used | 4.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15 | 30.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28 | 57.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 8.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18 | 36.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5 | 10.2% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 24.2% |
| Married | 27.7% | 60.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 24.6% | 6.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
50.6%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
5.1%
Bachelor's degree
7.6%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 19.4% |
| Elementary school | 14 | 45.2% |
| High school | 9 | 29.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
28.8%
Public administration
16.7%
Agriculture & mining
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Wholesale trade
9.1%
Education & healthcare
9.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Retail trade
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Other services
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.8% |
| Service | 4.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 37.9% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.6% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 19.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.2% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 19.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.8 |
Poverty
All people
19.0%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
18.4%
Married-couple families
20.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 33.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 26.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.8% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 21.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 22.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| No insurance | 20.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 118 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 123 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 121 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 111 | 90.2% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 51 | 41.5% |
| Italian | 16 | 13% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10 | 8.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 85.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17071
What city is ZIP code 17071 in?
ZIP code 17071 is primarily assigned to New Germantown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17071 in?
ZIP code 17071 falls within Perry County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17071?
13% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 17071?
19% of residents in ZIP code 17071 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17071?
The median home value in ZIP code 17071 is $155,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 17071?
ZIP code 17071 has an estimated population of 123 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 17071 in?
ZIP code 17071 observes the EST timezone.