City

Hanover, PA

5 ZIP codes  ·  York County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥55,374Population
💰$76,661Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$228,700Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic6.8%
Black2.6%
Asian1.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma523 (1.4%)
HS Graduate14,305 (39.6%)
Some College5,260 (14.6%)
Associates4,338 (12%)
Bachelors3,144 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree8,541 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,661 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$228,700 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,127/mo
Total Housing Units23,528
Vacant Units1,167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Hanover, PA

Hanover is a city in Pennsylvania, located in York County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 55,374 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Hanover is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,661 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hanover is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,127 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hanover is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.93%).

Hanover, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hanover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17331 55,374 $76,661 $228,700 $1,127 4.7% 32.4% 76.4%

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