17408 ZIP Code — York, PA
York County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17408 is located in York, Pennsylvania, within York County. It covers approximately 26.78 square miles and serves a population of 23,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
About ZIP code 17408
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 $221,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $78,468. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% 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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,846
population
26.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17408 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17408
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17408. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| York | Acceptable |
| York | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17401 York (3.9 mi)
17404 York (4.9 mi)
17403 York (5.2 mi)
17364 Thomasville (5.2 mi)
17360 Seven Valleys (6.2 mi)
17407 York (6.4 mi)
17315 Dover (6.9 mi)
17402 York (7.3 mi)
17362 Spring Grove (7.4 mi)
17313 Dallastown (9.1 mi)
17345 Manchester (9.3 mi)
17406 York (9.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,846 |
| Population density | 890 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9436 |
| Longitude | -76.8040 |
| 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 | 35.6% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
23,846
Population
890
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$78,468
Median household income
$40,848
Per capita income
$221,100
Median home value
$1,399
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
7,200
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
643
Under 5
670
608
5–9
633
597
10–14
621
742
15–19
773
597
20–24
622
1,406
25–34
1,463
1,313
35–44
1,366
1,714
45–54
1,783
836
55–59
870
814
60–64
847
1,312
65–74
1,365
773
75–84
805
330
85+
343
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,768 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 19,078 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,928 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 44.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black or African American
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Asian
3.5%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,162 | 81.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,383 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,009 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 883 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 865 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 361 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.6% | 34.7% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 25.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
21.0%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $78,468 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
27.5%
$200k–$300k
36.6%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,399 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 65.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.8% |
| Electricity | 25.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 6.4% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,473 | 56.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 562 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,316 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,426 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,878 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,383 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 22.4% |
| Married | 58.4% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 303 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 345 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,810 | 37.9% |
| High school | 1,248 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,075 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
17.3%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Other services
4.1%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.4% |
| Government | 8.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.8% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
7.0%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
12.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 32.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,592 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,533 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 692 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 371 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 225 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 96 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,743 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 22,226 | 93.2% |
| Born in different state | 15,914 | 66.7% |
| Foreign born | 517 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,103 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 702 | 63.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,262 | 9.5% |
| French | 1,727 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 1,315 | 5.5% |
| German | 151 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 144 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 117 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 108 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17408
What city is ZIP code 17408 in?
ZIP code 17408 is primarily assigned to York, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17408 in?
ZIP code 17408 falls within York County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17408 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 17408 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 17408?
ZIP code 17408 has an estimated population of 23,846 residents, with a density of 890 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17408?
The median home value in ZIP code 17408 is $221,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17408?
The median household income in ZIP code 17408 is $78,468, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17408 in?
ZIP code 17408 observes the EST timezone.