17048 ZIP Code – Lykens, Pennsylvania
Located in Lykens, Pennsylvania, ZIP code 17048 is a small ZIP code within Dauphin County with a population of approximately 3,611 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $72,311, which is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national figure. The median home value of $140,800 is well below the national average, with 68.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $800 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.8%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 17.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 41.4, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 17030, 17097, 17978.
ZIP Code 17048 Data
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ZIP 17048 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17048 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,611 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $140k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $800 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17030 – Gratz
- 17097 – Wiconisco
- 17978 – Spring Glen
- 17005 – Berrysburg
- 17080 – Pillow
- 17023 – Elizabethville
- 17098 – Williamstown
- 17968 – Sacramento
- 17830 – Herndon
- 17980 – Tower City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17030 | GRATZ | 587 | Not provided |
| 17097 | WICONISCO | 772 | $53,750 |
| 17978 | SPRING GLEN | 739 | $56,528 |
| 17005 | BERRYSBURG | 280 | $61,000 |
| 17080 | PILLOW | 306 | $68,750 |