17601 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 17601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17601 is White. The current unemployment level in 17601 is 4.6%.
| Population | 56,164 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,689 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,875 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $86,677 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $540,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.11% |
17601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 47,661 | 81.43% |
| Black | 2,116 | 3.62% |
| Hispanic | 6,107 | 10.43% |
| Asian | 2,517 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 124 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
17601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 5,214 | 65.7% |
| Black | 581 | 7.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,463 | 18.43% |
| Asian | 668 | 8.42% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
17601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,208 | 6.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,087 | 24.97% |
| High School Diploma | 9,330 | 28.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 427 | 1.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,244 | 3.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,657 | 11.29% |
| Associates Degree | 2,227 | 6.88% |
| Masters Degree | 3,669 | 11.33% |
| Professional Degree | 957 | 2.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 585 | 1.81% |