ZIP 17401 urban America/New_York York County

ZIP 17401 — York, PA

A urban neighborhood profile for York, Pennsylvania, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
18,270
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
4,746
people per sq mi (urban)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
39.959, -76.734
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/New_York
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 17401, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
9/10
Walkability
9/10

About York, PA

ZIP code 17401 sits in York, part of York County in the state of Pennsylvania. With roughly 18,270 residents and an estimated density of 4,746 people per square mile, this area reads as a urban neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Pennsylvania index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A urban profile typically means a mix of older multi-family buildings and newer infill, with most errands reachable on foot or by short transit hops. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 17401 against other parts of York, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Pennsylvania overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 17401:

  • “Movers near York PA” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 17401” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools York” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 17401” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “York permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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