🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

17350

New Oxford

ZIP Code 17350 is a standard zip code serving New Oxford, New Oxford, Pennsylvania (PA), in Adams County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,886 with a median household income of $52,275. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Pennsylvania (PA)
County: Adams
City: New Oxford
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.877500
Longitude: -77.064300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 43.39 mi²
Water Area: 0.42 mi²
Population Density: 297.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.948532°N, 39.823508°S, -77.006255°E, -77.158054°W

With 12,886 residents spread across 43.39 square miles, this area has a population density of 297.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,886

Population

70th percentile

$52,275

Median Income

60th percentile

$169,600

Median Home Value

65th percentile

43.39 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 17350 is $52,275, and the median home value is $169,600.

Housing

5,071

Total Units

4,794

Occupied Units

94.5%

Occupancy Rate

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