ZIP Code 17055 Demographics & Data

About Mechanicsburg, PA (ZIP Code 17055)

Pennsylvania

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 17055

The 17055 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Mechanicsburg, PA (Cumberland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 37,232. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 42.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $41,034. The median household income is approximately $73,537, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 17055 is approximately 41.9 years, and 22.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 17055

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 17055 is 37,232.

Mechanicsburg, PA

The 17055 ZIP Code is associated with Mechanicsburg, PA in Cumberland County.

Area Codes associated with 17055

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 17055 include 717.

Sunrise / Sunset in 17055

Sunrise: 5:54 am
Sunset: 8:14 pm
Sunrise in 17055 5:54 am
Sunrise in 17055 8:14 pm

Weather forecast for 17055

Tonight's forecast for 17055: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 17055

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 17055 Fair

Internet in 17055

An estimated 91.2% of households in ZIP Code 17055 have a computer, while about 87.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 17055

The gender split in ZIP Code 17055 is an estimated 48.9% male and approximately 51.1% female.

Health Insurance in 17055

Approximately 5.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 17055 (Mechanicsburg, PA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 17055

In ZIP Code 17055, 95.5% of the population graduated high school, while 42.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.6% in this Cumberland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 17055

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.6%
Some college, no degree 16.1%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 26.8%
Graduate or professional degree 15.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 17055

Residents of ZIP Code 17055 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 17055 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 17055 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.4% of 17055 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 17055

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 5.2%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 4.7%
25 to 34 years 14.1%
35 to 44 years 11.9%
45 to 54 years 13.1%
55 to 59 years 7.8%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 9.8%
75 to 84 years 6.3%
85 years and over 3.4%

Income in ZIP Code 17055

The median household income in ZIP Code 17055 is $73,537, while the region's mean household income is $93,505. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,034. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17055 of $41,034 is approximately 19.45% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 3.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 66.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.2% of the population in 17055 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.1% of 17055 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 17055

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.0%
$200,000 or more per year 6.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 17055

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17055, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 17055 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17055 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.5%), followed by Black or African American (4.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 17055

Industry Percent
White 91.5%
Black or African American 4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 17055

In ZIP Code 17055, 92.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cumberland County region.

Language Spoken in 17055

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.6%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 3.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.6%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 17055

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17055, an estimated 15.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Cumberland County region.

Age of Housing in 17055

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 14.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 17055 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 17055

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 17055 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17055 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 17055 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 17055

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 17055

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 17055 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17055 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes electricity rates in 17055 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 17055

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 17055 8.2¢/kWh 2.76¢/kWh 0.64¢/kWh
Pennsylvania 18.01¢/kWh 12.15¢/kWh 9.11¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 17055

Month ZIP Code 17055 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.49 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.32 3 6.31
Mar 4.69 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.22 5.13 7.3
May 5.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.53 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.92 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.87 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.19 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.54 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.73 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.14 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes solar power levels in 17055 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 17055

In 17055, 67.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.2 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17055 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 17055 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 17055

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 3.9%
Manufacturing 6.5%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 14.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.9%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.9%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 8.6%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 17055 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 17055, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 17055 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cumberland County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 17055

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 108
Credit reporting or credit repair services 76
Checking or savings account 19
Debt collection 19
Mortgage 12
Other 29
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 17055

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 72
Incorrect information on your report 67
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 30
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 14
Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
Other 70
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 17055. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.