ZIP Code 17055 - Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania

ZIP Code 17055 is located in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania. Portions of 17055 are also in Messiah College and Upper Allen Township and Monroe Township (Cumberland County) and Lower Allen Township and Fairview Township (York County) and Monaghan Township. 17055 is primarily within Cumberland County, with some portions in York County. Regionally, it is located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area.

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ZIP Code 17055 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMechanicsburg
Primary CountyCumberland County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)40,007
Area Code(s)223 / 717
Current Time
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17055 Demographics

17055 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17055 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17055 is White. The current unemployment level in 17055 is 3.6%.

Population40,007
Population Growth Rate7.66%
Population Density1,003 People per Square Mile
Total Households14,674
Percentage High Income Households4.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$81,525
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$94,650
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 88.00%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 74.25%

17055 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White34,19288%
Black1,3953.59%
Hispanic1,8354.72%
Asian1,3963.59%
Native American370.1%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

17055 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White3,32877.79%
Black48711.38%
Hispanic3217.5%
Asian1333.11%
Native American50.12%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.09%

17055 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,4676.3%
Bachelor Degree5,89625.32%
High School Diploma7,52332.31%
No High School Diploma2641.13%
GED or Alternate4151.78%
1 or More Years of College2,78311.95%
Associates Degree1,9548.39%
Masters Degree2,2379.61%
Professional Degree5342.29%
Doctorate Degree2120.91%

17055 Geography

Coordinates40.17654800,-76.99888611
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 17055
RegionHarrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasHarrisburg-Carlisle, PA
York-Hanover, PA
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area40 Square Miles

17055 Politics

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17055 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion67a - Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys

17055 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)22233241506065635644352743
Avg Max Temp (°F)37415163738186847665534262
Avg Precip (In.)3.242.783.543.344.384.023.493.273.873.133.453.1641.67

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