17402 ZIP Code — York, PA
York County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17402 is located in York, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 18.71 square miles and serves a population of 37,867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17402
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $78,625. 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,867
population
18.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17402 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17402
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| York | Acceptable |
| York | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17403 York (3.2 mi)
17401 York (3.7 mi)
17313 Dallastown (4.7 mi)
17406 York (5 mi)
17407 York (5 mi)
17366 Windsor (6.3 mi)
17356 Red Lion (6.7 mi)
17404 York (7.2 mi)
17408 York (7.3 mi)
17360 Seven Valleys (7.6 mi)
17347 Mount Wolf (8.1 mi)
17368 Wrightsville (8.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,867 |
| Population density | 2,024 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9472 |
| Longitude | -76.6665 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.7% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
37,867
Population
2,024
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$78,625
Median household income
$39,450
Per capita income
$237,300
Median home value
$1,244
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
10,454
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
914
Under 5
930
1,368
5–9
1,394
1,432
10–14
1,458
1,096
15–19
1,116
1,029
20–24
1,048
2,417
25–34
2,462
2,683
35–44
2,733
2,061
45–54
2,098
851
55–59
867
1,344
60–64
1,369
1,822
65–74
1,855
1,250
75–84
1,273
494
85+
503
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,862 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 29,005 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,197 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.9%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,120 | 75.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,886 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,759 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,793 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1,061 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 1,015 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.7% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $78,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
19.8%
$200k–$300k
34.0%
$300k–$500k
27.0%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,244 |
| Owner occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter occupied | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 2.3% |
| Single-family detached | 59.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.4% |
| Electricity | 17.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.7% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,395 | 52.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,082 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,337 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,263 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,802 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,873 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 23.2% |
| Married | 53.1% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 417 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 614 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,244 | 47.2% |
| High school | 1,969 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,747 | 19.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Retail trade
10.5%
Professional & management
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.9%
Construction
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.9% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
11.2%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
31.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,141 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 23.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.3% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,023 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,516 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 843 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 372 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,174 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 34,109 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 24,470 | 64.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,065 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,693 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,501 | 55.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,194 | 13.7% |
| French | 2,944 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 1,839 | 4.9% |
| Norwegian | 197 | 0.5% |
| English | 140 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 131 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 81 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 47 | 0.1% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17402
What city is ZIP code 17402 in?
ZIP code 17402 is primarily assigned to York, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17402 in?
ZIP code 17402 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17402 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 17402 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 17402?
ZIP code 17402 has an estimated population of 37,867 residents, with a density of 2,024 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17402?
The median household income in ZIP code 17402 is $78,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17402?
The median home value in ZIP code 17402 is $237,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 17402 in?
ZIP code 17402 observes the EST timezone.