17701 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 17701 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17701 is White. The current unemployment level in 17701 is 4.6%.
| Population | 43,309 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.28% |
| Population Density | 422 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,211 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,408 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $515,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.53% |
17701 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 36,057 | 84.63% |
| Black | 4,674 | 10.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,373 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 409 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17701 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,231 | 73.35% |
| Black | 828 | 18.8% |
| Hispanic | 279 | 6.33% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
17701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,797 | 7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,384 | 13.17% |
| High School Diploma | 9,634 | 37.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 625 | 2.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,899 | 7.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,457 | 13.46% |
| Associates Degree | 2,734 | 10.64% |
| Masters Degree | 1,559 | 6.07% |
| Professional Degree | 356 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 241 | 0.94% |