Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 196 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 14,281 (45.2%) |
| Some College | 4,040 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 3,056 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,648 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,368 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,059 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,621 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $865/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 20,877 |
| Vacant Units | 1,804 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Perry County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 48,508 residents. With a median age of 43.41, it is a middle-aged county.
Perry County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,059 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Perry County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $223,621 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $864. Homeownership rates are high at 81.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Perry County are primarily White (93.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Perry County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 14 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17006 | Blain | 1,096 | $66,875 | $168,000 | $993 | 0.2% | 24.5% |
| 17020 | Duncannon | 8,625 | $75,307 | $216,200 | $875 | 3.4% | 34.9% |
| 17024 | Elliottsburg | 1,783 | $82,500 | $270,400 | $1,135 | 2.1% | 22.6% |
| 17037 | Ickesburg | 1,140 | $71,141 | $215,800 | $1,031 | 3.4% | 30.5% |
| 17040 | Landisburg | 2,494 | $76,250 | $247,500 | $989 | 4.9% | 26.0% |
| 17045 | Liverpool | 3,964 | $71,477 | $215,300 | $766 | 3.6% | 34.5% |
| 17047 | Loysville | 3,037 | $75,117 | $261,500 | $682 | 2.0% | 26.7% |
| 17053 | Marysville | 5,109 | $82,250 | $211,000 | $930 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| 17062 | Millerstown | 4,093 | $89,432 | $233,300 | $836 | 2.7% | 38.7% |
| 17068 | New Bloomfield | 4,384 | $82,917 | $200,400 | $983 | 4.3% | 24.0% |
| 17069 | New Buffalo | 237 | $75,000 | $210,900 | $961 | 0.0% | 20.9% |
| 17071 | New Germantown | 129 | $60,972 | $165,900 | $650 | 0.0% | 30.7% |
| 17074 | Newport | 7,075 | $78,837 | $212,400 | $777 | 3.8% | 31.4% |
| 17090 | Shermans Dale | 5,342 | $84,083 | $247,100 | $793 | 2.2% | 27.0% |