City

Shermans Dale, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,342Population
💰$84,083Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$247,100Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 1%Other: 6.1%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black1.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate1,410 (39%)
Some College778 (21.5%)
Associates449 (12.4%)
Bachelors357 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree618 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College21.5%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,083 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$247,100 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$793/mo
Total Housing Units2,414
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Shermans Dale, PA

Shermans Dale is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,342 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Shermans Dale is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,083 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shermans Dale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $793 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shermans Dale is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.88%).

Shermans Dale, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Shermans Dale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17090 5,342 $84,083 $247,100 $793 2.2% 27.0% 80.8%