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East Petersburg borough, PA

ZIP 17520 — 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 17520

17520 has a population of 5,001 with a median age of 45.3 yrs (44.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.1%+32% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.5%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
23.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.9%-38% vs US avg
x
High school
34.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
35.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
64.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.7%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.9%-76% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.0%+210% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 17520

Poverty Rate
6.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.9%-76% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.4%-62% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.0%+210% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,001
Median age45.3
Poverty rate6.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.1%
Hispanic9.0%
Black0.0%
Asian2.9%
Foreign-born18.8%