17404 ZIP Code — York, PA
York County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17404 is located in York, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 21.54 square miles and serves a population of 38,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
About ZIP code 17404
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 $164,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $74,138. 32% 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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
38,849
population
21.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17404 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17404
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| York | Acceptable |
| York | Acceptable |
| York | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17401 York (4.1 mi)
17345 Manchester (4.5 mi)
17408 York (4.9 mi)
17315 Dover (5.3 mi)
17347 Mount Wolf (5.9 mi)
17406 York (6.3 mi)
17370 York Haven (7.2 mi)
17402 York (7.2 mi)
17403 York (7.3 mi)
17502 Bainbridge (8.4 mi)
17364 Thomasville (8.8 mi)
17407 York (9.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,849 |
| Population density | 1,804 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0109 |
| Longitude | -76.7745 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717/223 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.8% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
38,849
Population
1,804
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$74,138
Median household income
$36,166
Per capita income
$164,400
Median home value
$1,135
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
11,386
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,079
Under 5
1,142
1,064
5–9
1,128
1,506
10–14
1,595
1,259
15–19
1,333
1,058
20–24
1,121
2,710
25–34
2,871
2,489
35–44
2,636
2,416
45–54
2,559
1,146
55–59
1,214
1,289
60–64
1,366
1,585
65–74
1,680
904
75–84
958
360
85+
381
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,274 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 29,575 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,868 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.4%
Black or African American
11.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
6%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,807 | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,743 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,253 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,527 | 6% |
| Other race | 1,936 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 660 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 176 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.8% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $74,138 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
15.8%
$300k–$500k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,135 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 51.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.1% |
| Electricity | 18.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 5.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,898 | 46.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,812 | 12.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,349 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,841 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,936 | 33.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,422 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.7% | 33.9% |
| Married | 48.2% | 44.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 418 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 462 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,542 | 49.2% |
| High school | 2,063 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,738 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Professional & management
9.5%
Retail trade
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Other services
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.6%
Construction
4.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 21.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,356 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,628 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,853 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,570 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 170 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 46 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,235 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 34,822 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 24,932 | 64.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,413 | 3.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,614 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,211 | 46.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,229 | 8.3% |
| French | 3,204 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,761 | 4.5% |
| English | 149 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 136 | 0.4% |
| German | 129 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 57 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17404
What city is ZIP code 17404 in?
ZIP code 17404 is primarily assigned to York, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17404 in?
ZIP code 17404 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17404?
The median home value in ZIP code 17404 is $164,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 17404?
ZIP code 17404 has an estimated population of 38,849 residents, with a density of 1,803 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17404?
The median household income in ZIP code 17404 is $74,138, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17404 in?
ZIP code 17404 observes the EST timezone.