City

Duncannon, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,625Population
💰$75,307Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$216,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,715 (43.8%)
Some College685 (11.1%)
Associates621 (10%)
Bachelors868 (14%)
Graduate Degree1,291 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College11.1%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,307 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$216,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units3,847
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Duncannon, PA

Duncannon is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,625 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Duncannon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,307 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Duncannon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Duncannon is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.01%).

Duncannon, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Duncannon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17020 8,625 $75,307 $216,200 $875 3.4% 34.9% 79.8%