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York County
Railroad, PA
17355
17355 ZIP Code — Railroad, PA
York County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17355 is located in
Railroad ,
Pennsylvania ,
within York County .
It covers approximately 0.62 square miles and serves a population of
321 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 717 .
About ZIP code 17355
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,100. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($41,458) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 17355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
321
Population density
518 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
133
Geography
Land area
0.62 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.7592
Longitude
-76.6953
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
717
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.7%
34.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
35.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
25.1%
22.4%
Over $200k
5.9%
4.7%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$41,458
Median household income
$207,100
Median home value
$1,012
Median monthly rent
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 73 22.7% 18 and over 248 77.3% 65 and over 35 10.9% Median age 32.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 315 97.2% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.9% Asian 3 0.9% Other race 3 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.7%
34.7%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
35.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
25.1%
22.4%
Over $200k
5.9%
4.7%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 4.2% $15k–$25k 9.7% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 33.3% $50k–$75k 15.3% $75k–$100k 15.3% $100k–$150k 6.9% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 6.3% Median income $41,458
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $207,100 Median rent / month $1,012 Owner occupied 44.4% Renter occupied 55.6% Vacant 13.3% Single-family detached 38.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.8% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 1.8% 1990–1999 0.6% 1980–1989 6.6% 1970–1979 2.4% 1960–1969 4.2% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 3.0% 1939 or earlier 76.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.4% 2 bedrooms 43.4% 3 bedrooms 36.7% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 7.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 33.3% 2 vehicles 50.7% 3 or more 13.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 68.8% Electricity 16.7% Propane / LP gas 9.7% Fuel oil 2.8% Wood 0.7% No fuel used 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 35 24.3% Cohabiting couple 22 15.3% Male householder, no spouse 36 25.0% Female householder, no spouse 51 35.4% Households with children under 18 59 41.0% Households with seniors (65+) 30 20.8% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.8% 45.1% Married 30.4% 22.2% Separated 3.2% 0.0% Widowed 14.4% 2.0% Divorced 7.2% 30.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 18.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 17 24.3% High school 36 51.4% College / grad school 17 24.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
14.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Education & healthcare
3.6%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.4% Service 7.6% Sales & office 43.1% Natural resources & construction 7.1% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.3% Government 6.1% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.8% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.0% Other means 3.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
19.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.8% Retirement income 16.7% Supplemental Security 1.4% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 10.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.4% High blood pressure 27.4% High cholesterol 29.8% Diabetes 8.4% Heart disease 5.2% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 25.5% Kidney disease 2.3% Pulmonary disease 5.9% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 20.4% No physical activity 19.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 11.0% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 9.1% No health insurance 8.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 66.1% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 11.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 8.4% Under 18 8.2% 18–64 years 6.1% 65 and over 22.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.5% Public insurance 29.9% No insurance 11.5% Uninsured under 19 14.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 295 91.9% 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) 321 100.0% Born in same state 320 99.7% Born in different state 119 37.1% Foreign born 1 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 38 11.8% Italian 30 9.3% Arab 22 6.9%
Ancestry Count % English 4 1.2% Polish 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.9% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17355
What city is ZIP code 17355 in?
ZIP code 17355 is primarily assigned to Railroad, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17355 in?
ZIP code 17355 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 17355 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 17355 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17355?
20% of residents in ZIP code 17355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17355?
The median household income in ZIP code 17355 is $41,458, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 17355?
ZIP code 17355 has an estimated population of 321 residents, with a density of 521 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 17355 in?
ZIP code 17355 observes the EST timezone.
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