17240 ZIP Code — Newburg, PA

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17240 is located in Newburg, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 48.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17240

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,221. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17240 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,405

population

48.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17232 Lurgan (4.7 mi) 17262 Spring Run (7.5 mi) 17244 Orrstown (7.7 mi) 17257 Shippensburg (8.5 mi) 17220 Dry Run (8.6 mi) 17241 Newville (8.8 mi) 17266 Walnut Bottom (9.5 mi) 17217 Concord (10.3 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (11.5 mi) 17006 Blain (11.5 mi) 17246 Pleasant Hall (11.6 mi) 17213 Blairs Mills (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,405
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	48.60 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.1504
Longitude	-77.5718
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	36.2%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	7.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,405

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$80,221

Median household income

$33,220

Per capita income

$239,100

Median home value

$1,144

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,070

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

148

Under 5

137

117

5–9

108

142

10–14

132

15–19

132

20–24

123

213

25–34

197

173

35–44

161

225

45–54

208

55–59

159

60–64

148

206

65–74

191

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	866	25.4%
18 and over	2,539	74.6%
65 and over	538	15.8%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,365	98.7%
Two or more races	19	0.6%
Black or African American	18	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	7.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$80,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 38.3%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,100
Median rent / month	$1,144
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.1%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Fuel oil	31.6%
Wood	18.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	776	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	75	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	223	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	145	11.9%
Households with children under 18	389	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	31.3%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	20.2%
Married	63.4%	64.1%
Separated	4.2%	1.3%
Widowed	1.8%	5.0%
Divorced	9.2%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.9%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	1.7%
Kindergarten	19	3.3%
Elementary school	368	63.3%
High school	131	22.5%
College / grad school	53	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.1%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Construction 15.0%

Retail trade 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Professional & management 4.1%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	28.4%
No insurance	25.4%
Uninsured under 19	41.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,120	91.6%
Spanish	169	5.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	169	5.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,368	98.9%
Born in same state	3,345	98.2%
Born in different state	3,037	89.2%
Foreign born	23	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.1%
Not a US citizen	13	35.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	635	18.6%
Italian	183	5.4%
French	180	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.3%
Irish	3	0.1%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	77.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17240

What city is ZIP code 17240 in?

ZIP code 17240 is primarily assigned to Newburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17240 in?

ZIP code 17240 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17240 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 17240 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17240?

15% 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 17240 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 17240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17240?

ZIP code 17240 has an estimated population of 3,405 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17240 in?

ZIP code 17240 observes the EST timezone.