17978 ZIP Code – Spring Glen, Pennsylvania
17978 is a ZIP code serving Spring Glen, Pennsylvania in Dauphin County with a population of approximately 739 residents. At $56,528, the median household income here runs below the Pennsylvania average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $169,300, below the national average, with 67.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $858 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 98% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 1.6%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 4.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 1.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 34.5, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 17098, 17968, 17097.
ZIP Code 17978 Data
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ZIP 17978 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17978 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 739 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $169k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $858 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1.4% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17098 – Williamstown
- 17968 – Sacramento
- 17097 – Wiconisco
- 17048 – Lykens
- 17030 – Gratz
- 17941 – Klingerstown
- 17983 – Valley View
- 17980 – Tower City
- 17867 – Rebuck
- 17836 – Leck Kill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17098 | WILLIAMSTOWN | 2,441 | $61,410 |
| 17968 | SACRAMENTO | 302 | $97,679 |
| 17097 | WICONISCO | 772 | $53,750 |
| 17048 | LYKENS | 3,611 | $72,311 |
| 17030 | GRATZ | 587 | Not provided |