| Official Zip Code Name | Lykens |
| Zip Code State | Pennsylvania |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Dauphin |
| Area Code | 717 |
| Current Population: | 4046 |
| Racial Majority: | White 96.98% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 93.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $43656 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $45650 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 29.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 679 - 1191 ft. |
| Area | 29 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.60731600, -76.72335100 |
The current unemployment level in 17048 is 7.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.3% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 8.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 17048 decreased to 4046 from 4362 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 17048 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 17048 public schools is White. 45.9% of students in 17048 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3759 | 96.98% | 3900 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 0 | 0% | 11 | -100% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 2.24% | 73 | +19% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.49% | 25 | -24% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 33 | 0.28% | 33 | -67% |
| White | 93.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4046 | 4362 |
| Male Population | 50.60% | |
| Female Population | 49.40% | |
| Total Households | 1559 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 45.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $43656 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 57.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.60% |
| 17048 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Pennsylvania District 1 | Scott Perry | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Pennsylvania Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 17048 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 60 | 59 | 52 | 40 | 31 | 23 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 33 | 36 | 46 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 61 | 49 | 37 | 58 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.26 | 2.7 | 3.52 | 3.69 | 4.39 | 4.88 | 4.01 | 3.67 | 5.18 | 3.53 | 3.74 | 3.23 | 45.79 |