City

Carlisle, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥61,978Population
💰$75,770Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$244,993Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 5%Black: 4.9%Asian: 2%Other: 2.6%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic5.0%
Black4.9%
Asian2.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma472 (1.2%)
HS Graduate13,287 (33.3%)
Some College4,389 (11%)
Associates4,454 (11.2%)
Bachelors3,330 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree13,919 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 11%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College11.0%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,770 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$244,992 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,077/mo
Total Housing Units26,090
Vacant Units1,270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Carlisle, PA

Carlisle is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 61,978 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.41 years.

Economically, Carlisle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,770 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carlisle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,992, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,076 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlisle is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.88%).

Carlisle, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Carlisle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17013 37,738 $68,150 $221,800 $1,018 3.4% 42.4% 61.6%
17015 24,240 $87,634 $281,100 $1,168 2.5% 44.5% 82.2%