17097 ZIP Code — Wiconisco, PA

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17097 is located in Wiconisco, Pennsylvania, within Dauphin County. It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of 772 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17097

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 $79,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

772

population

1.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wiconisco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	772
Population density	702 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	1.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5887
Longitude	-76.7071
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	38.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

772

Population

702

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$25,686

Per capita income

$79,700

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

375

Housing units

6.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	29.9%
18 and over	541	70.1%
65 and over	139	18.0%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Asian 2.7%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	743	95.5%
Asian	21	2.7%
Two or more races	8	1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	38.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	21.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	5.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 55.2%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,700
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	52.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	56.4%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	85	27.2%
Households with children under 18	97	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	33.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	26.1%
Married	61.5%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	5.6%
Divorced	4.8%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	6.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	94	53.4%
High school	53	30.1%
College / grad school	18	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Construction 22.8%

Public administration 15.2%

Other services 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Retail trade 5.6%

Education & healthcare 5.6%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	36.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	20.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	714	92.5%
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)	751	97.3%
Born in same state	751	97.3%
Born in different state	726	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	2.7%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	104	13.5%
Italian	92	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	3%
English	16	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17097

What city is ZIP code 17097 in?

ZIP code 17097 is primarily assigned to Wiconisco, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17097 in?

ZIP code 17097 falls within Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17097?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17097 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 17097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17097 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 17097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17097?

The median home value in ZIP code 17097 is $79,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 17097 in?

ZIP code 17097 observes the EST timezone.