Pennsylvania ZIP Codes & Demographics
Pennsylvania capital is Harrisburg (PA); borders Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia. Pennsylvania ZIP codes, demographics, and median household income — 1,833 ZIP codes — population 12,986,518 — avg. income $76,329 — avg. home value $213,340. Compare counties, cities, and ZIP-level data on US5.
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Quick facts about Pennsylvania
Capital, postal abbreviation, region, and land neighbors — then ZIP demographics below.
- Capital
- Harrisburg
- Abbreviation
- PA
- Region
- Northeast
- State bird
- Ruffed grouse
- State flower
- Mountain laurel
- Motto
- Virtue, Liberty, and Independence
- Neighboring states (land borders)
Pennsylvania demographics
Pennsylvania has 1,833 ZIP codes across 67 counties on US5, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 12,986,518.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 44.6 years.
Among cities represented in this ZIP set, Philadelphia is among the largest population centers.
Median household income in Pennsylvania
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Pennsylvania is about $76,329 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 15421 (Deer Lake) is near the top at about $250,001, while 16501 (Erie) is near the bottom at about $14,579.
Housing in Pennsylvania
For housing in Pennsylvania, the average median home value is about $213,340 and the average median rent is about $833.
The most populous ZIP is 19124 (Philadelphia) with about 70,763 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the state.
ZIP codes in Pennsylvania
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg. See Quick Facts above for abbreviation, region, and neighbors, then browse ZIP demographics below.
What is the abbreviation for Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania’s USPS postal abbreviation is PA.
What states border Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania shares land borders with Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia. Practice adjacency in the neighboring-states quiz; confirm the list in Quick Facts on this page.
How many ZIP codes are in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 1,833 ZIP codes on US5 across 67 counties. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
What are the demographics of Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a combined ZIP-area population of about 12,986,518 across 1,833 ZIP codes. Browse the table on this page for population, income, and housing by ZIP.
What is the median household income in Pennsylvania?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Pennsylvania is about $76,329, roughly in line with the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $213,340. Among ZIPs with data, 15421 (Deer Lake) is near the top ($250,001) and 16501 (Erie) is near the bottom ($14,579).
Where can I find ZIP code lists for Pennsylvania?
This page lists ZIP codes in Pennsylvania with population, median household income, and home value. Sort the table or open a ZIP for a full demographics profile.
ZIP rankings in Pennsylvania
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