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New Cumberland borough, PA

ZIP 17070 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17070

17070 has a population of 16,891 with a median age of 41.9 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.7%+42% vs US avg
x
Black
2.8%-77% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.7%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.7%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
16.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.2%-45% vs US avg
x
High school
28.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
36.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.4%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
49.8%+258% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.4%+372% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 17070

Poverty Rate
7.4%-35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
49.8%+258% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.9%-16% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.4%+372% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,891
Median age41.9
Poverty rate7.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.7%
Hispanic10.8%
Black2.8%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born49.8%