City

Mechanicsburg, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥83,963Population
💰$103,798Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$309,168Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓58.8%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 2.5%Asian: 9.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black2.5%
Asian9.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads58.8% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma381 (0.6%)
HS Graduate13,886 (23.7%)
Some College4,498 (7.7%)
Associates5,479 (9.3%)
Bachelors5,264 (9%)
Graduate Degree29,195 (49.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 49.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad23.7%
Some College7.7%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate49.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,798 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$309,168 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,387/mo
Total Housing Units36,158
Vacant Units1,378

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Mechanicsburg, PA

Mechanicsburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 83,963 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Mechanicsburg is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,797 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mechanicsburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $309,168, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,386 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mechanicsburg is well-educated. 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.78%).

Mechanicsburg, PA offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Mechanicsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17050 42,547 $111,834 $350,800 $1,452 2.7% 61.3% 78.0%
17055 41,416 $95,542 $266,400 $1,320 2.6% 56.3% 70.9%