17361 ZIP Code — Shrewsbury, PA

York County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17361 is located in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 3.05 square miles and serves a population of 6,158 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17361

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $271,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $93,886. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 48% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,158

population

3.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17361 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17361

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shrewsbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17349 New Freedom (0.6 mi) 17327 Glen Rock (4 mi) 17363 Stewartstown (5.4 mi) 21053 Freeland (6.1 mi) 17360 Seven Valleys (7.5 mi) 17313 Dallastown (8 mi) 17407 York (8.1 mi) 21120 Parkton (8.3 mi) 17329 Glenville (8.8 mi) 21161 White Hall (9.4 mi) 17352 New Park (10.1 mi) 21102 Manchester (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,158
Population density	2,019 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	3.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7677
Longitude	-76.6847
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	28.3%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,158

Population

2,019

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$93,886

Median household income

$43,253

Per capita income

$271,900

Median home value

$1,016

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,844

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

159

5–9

148

171

10–14

158

154

15–19

142

180

20–24

167

263

25–34

244

317

35–44

293

335

45–54

310

277

55–59

257

278

60–64

258

435

65–74

403

346

75–84

321

191

85+

177

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,066	17.3%
18 and over	5,092	82.7%
65 and over	1,873	30.4%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 4.3%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,569	86.2%
Hispanic or Latino	302	4.7%
Other race	281	4.3%
Black or African American	167	2.6%
Two or more races	141	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$93,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 47.2%

$300k–$500k 36.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,900
Median rent / month	$1,016
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	11.1%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.9%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	30.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.8%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.2%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	9.9%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,386	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	135	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	461	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	477	19.4%
Households with children under 18	585	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,194	48.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	18.6%
Married	56.2%	57.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%
Widowed	10.1%	15.0%
Divorced	5.9%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	108	10.6%
Kindergarten	76	7.5%
Elementary school	438	43.0%
High school	277	27.2%
College / grad school	119	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Professional & management 18.6%

Retail trade 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 7.6%

Public administration 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.3%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	43.2%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	361	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,984	97.2%
Spanish	48	0.8%
Other Indo-European	37	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,008	97.6%
Born in same state	5,916	96.1%
Born in different state	1,809	29.4%
Foreign born	92	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	150	2.4%
Not a US citizen	139	92.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	868	14.1%
French	643	10.4%
Arab	486	7.9%
English	48	0.8%
Dutch	47	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	0.7%
Norwegian	43	0.7%
Irish	34	0.6%
German	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17361

What city is ZIP code 17361 in?

ZIP code 17361 is primarily assigned to Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17361 in?

ZIP code 17361 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17361 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 17361 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17361 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 17361 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17361?

ZIP code 17361 has an estimated population of 6,158 residents, with a density of 2,020 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17361?

The median household income in ZIP code 17361 is $93,886, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17361 in?

ZIP code 17361 observes the EST timezone.