17349 ZIP Code — New Freedom, PA

York County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17349 is located in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 21.09 square miles and serves a population of 7,995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17349

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $319,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,160. The poverty rate of 3% 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17349 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,995
population
21.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17349 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
New Freedom Acceptable
New Freedom Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17361 Shrewsbury (0.6 mi) 17327 Glen Rock (3.9 mi) 17363 Stewartstown (5.5 mi) 21053 Freeland (6.6 mi) 17360 Seven Valleys (7 mi) 17313 Dallastown (7.4 mi) 17407 York (7.6 mi) 17329 Glenville (8.8 mi) 21120 Parkton (8.9 mi) 17403 York (9.8 mi) 21161 White Hall (9.9 mi) 17352 New Park (10.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 7,995
Population density 379 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 21.09 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 39.7764
Longitude -76.6845
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 21.9% 34.7% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 35.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 35.9% 25.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 8.9% 4.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,995
Population
379
People per sq mi
47.6
Median age
$108,160
Median household income
$46,139
Per capita income
$319,700
Median home value
$1,426
Median monthly rent
90.9%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
2,676
Housing units
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
203
Under 5
207
203
5–9
207
221
10–14
225
217
15–19
221
228
20–24
232
392
25–34
400
401
35–44
410
628
45–54
640
216
55–59
220
243
60–64
248
569
65–74
581
267
75–84
272
170
85+
174
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,60820.1%
18 and over6,38779.9%
65 and over2,03325.4%
Median age47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%
Two or more races 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Other race 1.1%
Black or African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White7,52792.2%
Two or more races2803.4%
Hispanic or Latino1692.1%
Other race931.1%
Black or African American630.8%
Asian320.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 21.9% 34.7% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 35.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 35.9% 25.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 8.9% 4.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 0.7%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$15k–$25k 5.9%
$25k–$35k 2.7%
$35k–$50k 7.6%
$50k–$75k 12.6%
$75k–$100k 12.0%
$100k–$150k 27.6%
$150k–$200k 14.7%
$200k+ 15.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.7%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k5.9%
$25k–$35k2.7%
$35k–$50k7.6%
$50k–$75k12.6%
$75k–$100k12.0%
$100k–$150k27.6%
$150k–$200k14.7%
$200k+15.6%
Median income$108,160

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%
$100k–$150k 1.2%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 29.0%
$300k–$500k 56.3%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$319,700
Median rent / month$1,426
Owner occupied90.9%
Renter occupied9.1%
Vacant1.0%
Single-family detached89.1%
Large apartment buildings1.5%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms7.5
Avg household size (owned)2.79

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20194.0%
2000–200910.5%
1990–199919.7%
1980–198925.8%
1970–197915.2%
1960–19694.7%
1950–19595.4%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier11.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.5%
2 bedrooms13.3%
3 bedrooms44.5%
4 bedrooms34.5%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle18.3%
2 vehicles42.3%
3 or more35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas60.4%
Electricity16.1%
Propane / LP gas5.6%
Fuel oil15.3%
Wood1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,91165.6%
Cohabiting couple1485.1%
Male householder, no spouse2689.2%
Female householder, no spouse58620.1%
Households with children under 1897833.6%
Households with seniors (65+)1,30144.7%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.0%20.2%
Married61.7%58.0%
Separated3.5%3.0%
Widowed1.4%12.1%
Divorced11.4%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 26.5%
Some college, no degree 16.7%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 28.9%
Graduate / professional 13.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.8%
Bachelor's or higher42.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool985.5%
Kindergarten1377.7%
Elementary school65336.5%
High school35920.1%
College / grad school54130.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%
Professional & management 12.6%
Finance & real estate 11.6%
Construction 11.4%
Retail trade 8.0%
Public administration 6.8%
Manufacturing 6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Other services 3.9%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Information 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.7%
Service21.2%
Sales & office20.1%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation6.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.9%
Government15.1%
Self-employed4.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.6%
Carpool3.3%
Public transit0.4%
Walk0.4%
Work from home12.8%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)37.2

Poverty

All people 3.3%
Under 18 years 0.6%
18 and over 3.9%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.1%
Retirement income35.7%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.4%
High blood pressure30.2%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression22.1%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.6%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening91.4%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans78712.3%
Disability%
Any disability10.5%
Under 181.1%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.2%
Public insurance38.1%
No insurance1.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only7,58594.9%
Spanish290.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander190.3%
Other languages100.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)7,72296.6%
Born in same state7,72296.6%
Born in different state3,13539.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen2733.4%
Not a US citizen15958.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2,06725.9%
French91211.4%
Arab7799.7%
Irish740.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish430.5%
English370.5%
Dutch180.2%
German80.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.4%
Internet access94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17349

What city is ZIP code 17349 in?

ZIP code 17349 is primarily assigned to New Freedom, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17349 in?

ZIP code 17349 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17349 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 17349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17349 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 17349 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17349 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17349 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 17349 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17349 in?

ZIP code 17349 observes the EST timezone.

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