ZIP code 17050
Where is ZIP code 17050?
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17050 belongs to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in Cumberland County. 17050 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 223 and 717. About 43,571 people live in the 17050 area, where the median household income is $113,720. The closest ZIP codes are 17055 (Mechanicsburg, 2.6 mi southeast), 17072 (New Kingstown, 3.1 mi northwest) and 17027 (Grantham, 4.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 17050 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mechanicsburg |
| Also accepted | Hampden Township, Hampden Twp, Silver Spg Tp, Silver Spring Township |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 717 |
| Coordinates | 40.2122, -77.0265 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 170 |
Population and income in 17050
| Population | 43,571 · higher than 98% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,245 · higher than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.7 years · lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $113,720 · higher than 90% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,383 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 54% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $372,900 · higher than 89% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,462 a month |
| Housing units | 17,527 |
| Households | 16,923 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 34.99 sq mi (plus 0.79 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17050. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17050
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17055 | Mechanicsburg, PA | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 17072 | New Kingstown, PA | 3.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17027 | Grantham, PA | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 17001 | Camp Hill, PA | 5.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17011 | Camp Hill, PA | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 17089 | Camp Hill, PA | 6.2 mi NE | Unique |
| 17007 | Boiling Springs, PA | 6.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 17025 | Enola, PA | 7.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 17043 | Lemoyne, PA | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 17019 | Dillsburg, PA | 8 mi S | Standard |
| 17102 | Harrisburg, PA | 8.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 17093 | Summerdale, PA | 8.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17050 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17050
123 MAIN ST
MECHANICSBURG PA 17050
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP, HAMPDEN TWP, SILVER SPG TP and SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP as the city name for 17050. Avoid Defense Depot, Goodhope, Hampden Station, Hogestown and Mech and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17050-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17050?
- 17050 is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Hampden Township, Hampden Twp, Silver Spg Tp and Silver Spring Township are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 17050 in?
- ZIP code 17050 is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17050 in?
- 17050 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17050?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17050 use area codes 223 and 717.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17050?
- About 43,571 people live in ZIP code 17050, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17050?
- The median household income in 17050 is $113,720 a year, higher than 90% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17050?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17050 are 17055 (Mechanicsburg, 2.6 miles), 17072 (New Kingstown, 3.1 miles), 17027 (Grantham, 4.1 miles) and 17001 (Camp Hill, 5.4 miles).