17365 ZIP Code — Wellsville, PA

York County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17365 is located in Wellsville, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 20.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17365

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,632. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 17365 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,472

population

20.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17365 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17365

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17365. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17315 Dover (4.1 mi) 17019 Dillsburg (5 mi) 17339 Lewisberry (6.4 mi) 17316 East Berlin (6.9 mi) 17372 York Springs (8.6 mi) 17055 Mechanicsburg (8.8 mi) 17364 Thomasville (9 mi) 17404 York (9.4 mi) 17370 York Haven (9.6 mi) 17007 Boiling Springs (10.3 mi) 17319 Etters (10.5 mi) 17408 York (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,472
Population density	119 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	20.81 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	40.0535
Longitude	-76.9435
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	33.2%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,472

Population

119

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$79,632

Median household income

$45,337

Per capita income

$268,700

Median home value

$831

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

989

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

156

25–34

136

167

35–44

146

159

45–54

138

111

55–59

145

60–64

126

155

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	416	16.8%
18 and over	2,056	83.2%
65 and over	527	21.3%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,309	90.4%
Two or more races	109	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	81	3.2%
Black or African American	34	1.3%
Other race	16	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	34.7%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	35.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	25.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$79,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 38.4%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,700
Median rent / month	$831
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	45.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	41.9%
Wood	3.7%
Solar	1.0%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	635	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	67	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	230	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	111	10.6%
Households with children under 18	210	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	385	36.9%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	19.3%
Married	60.6%	64.7%
Separated	2.1%	0.1%
Widowed	4.4%	8.8%
Divorced	11.6%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	4.5%
Kindergarten	26	5.6%
Elementary school	272	58.2%
High school	31	6.6%
College / grad school	117	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 13.0%

Retail trade 12.5%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Construction 10.8%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 6.3%

Other services 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 6.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,391	96.7%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,441	98.7%
Born in same state	2,410	97.5%
Born in different state	2,005	81.1%
Foreign born	31	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.3%
Not a US citizen	15	48.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	358	14.5%
Italian	194	7.8%
Arab	153	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	0.1%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17365

What city is ZIP code 17365 in?

ZIP code 17365 is primarily assigned to Wellsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17365 in?

ZIP code 17365 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17365 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 17365 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17365 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 17365 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17365?

ZIP code 17365 has an estimated population of 2,472 residents, with a density of 119 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17365?

The median home value in ZIP code 17365 is $268,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 17365 in?

ZIP code 17365 observes the EST timezone.