City

York, PA

8 ZIP codes  ·  York County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥185,956Population
💰$75,297Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$203,723Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.3%Hispanic: 16.1%Black: 9.9%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White67.3%
Hispanic16.1%
Black9.9%
Asian2.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma1,753 (1.5%)
HS Graduate41,788 (35.6%)
Some College12,944 (11%)
Associates12,491 (10.7%)
Bachelors11,958 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree36,284 (31%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 11%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College11.0%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,297 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,723 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,231/mo
Total Housing Units75,785
Vacant Units3,160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About York, PA

York is a city in Pennsylvania, located in York County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 185,956 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.93 years.

Economically, York is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,297 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in York is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,723, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,230 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of York is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.29%).

York, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in York
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17401 18,102 $41,569 $84,500 $940 12.5% 26.7% 34.0%
17402 37,074 $77,134 $247,800 $1,307 1.9% 45.0% 72.8%
17403 40,272 $72,233 $206,900 $1,072 8.0% 43.5% 63.1%
17404 38,973 $75,882 $176,200 $1,136 5.6% 41.9% 70.7%
17406 24,181 $85,183 $218,000 $1,362 3.5% 40.5% 80.1%
17407 2,684 $117,864 $288,900 $1,893 6.3% 46.5% 79.8%
17408 24,670 $87,044 $240,000 $1,539 1.6% 39.9% 71.6%