| ZIP Code | 17070 |
|---|---|
| City | New Cumberland |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 367 ft |
| Latitude | 40.199561 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.854444 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.6% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 101 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,251 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 1,394 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 1,259 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,557 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,345 (36.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,100 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $240,200 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,046/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,487 |
| Vacant Units | 195 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,487 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 195 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 17070 is located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. With a population of 16,891, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 17070 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,100 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17070 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $240,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,046 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 17070 is primarily White (81.50%). Residents are well-educated — 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17070 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 17070 in New Cumberland, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,891 residents, a median household income of $91,100, and a median home value of $240,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.