ZIP Code 17509
Post Office City: | Christiana, PA (View All Cities) |
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County: | Lancaster County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (10:36pm) |
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Area code: | 717 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 39.91, -76.03 ZIP (~6 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 17509
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 17509.
The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 17509 is usually the name of the main post office.
When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities.
Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.
- Primary/preferred city:
- Christiana, PA
- Acceptable:
- Ninepoints
- Unacceptable:
- Andrews Bridge, Bartville, Cooperville, Smyrna
Stats and Demographics for the 17509 ZIP Code
ZIP code 17509 is located in southeast Pennsylvania and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 17509 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of families and a small number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 17509 ZIP code is extremely large compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
4,664 |
|
Population Density |
181 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
1,411 |
|
Median Home Value |
$233,900 |
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Land Area |
25.79 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.08 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
1,353 |
|
Median Household Income |
$60,833 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 30 | | Male Median Age: | 28 | | Female Median Age: | 32 | |
Male | 259 | 223 | 217 | 181 | 159 | 134 | 116 | 114 | 130 | 125 | 124 | 128 | 109 | 94 | 57 | 31 | 33 | 36 |
Female | 254 | 227 | 215 | 186 | 127 | 137 | 133 | 130 | 131 | 131 | 139 | 149 | 118 | 83 | 59 | 48 | 46 | 81 |
Total | 513 | 450 | 432 | 367 | 286 | 271 | 249 | 244 | 261 | 256 | 263 | 277 | 227 | 177 | 116 | 79 | 79 | 117 |
Under 5 | 259 | 254 | 513 |
5-9 | 223 | 227 | 450 |
10-14 | 217 | 215 | 432 |
15-19 | 181 | 186 | 367 |
20-24 | 159 | 127 | 286 |
25-29 | 134 | 137 | 271 |
30-34 | 116 | 133 | 249 |
35-39 | 114 | 130 | 244 |
40-44 | 130 | 131 | 261 |
45-49 | 125 | 131 | 256 |
50-54 | 124 | 139 | 263 |
55-59 | 128 | 149 | 277 |
60-64 | 109 | 118 | 227 |
65-69 | 94 | 83 | 177 |
70-74 | 57 | 59 | 116 |
75-79 | 31 | 48 | 79 |
80-84 | 33 | 46 | 79 |
85 Plus | 36 | 81 | 117 |
Male |
2,270 |
49% |
Female |
2,394 |
51% |
Gender
White |
4,487 |
96.2% |
Black Or African American |
92 |
2.0% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
3 |
0.1% |
Asian |
12 |
0.3% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
1 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
25 |
0.5% |
Two Or More Races |
44 |
0.9% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 9 | 108 | 182 | 227 | 235 | 129 | 59 | 28 |
Renter | 37 | 123 | 69 | 48 | 44 | 26 | 22 | 7 |
Total | 46 | 231 | 251 | 275 | 279 | 155 | 81 | 35 |
15-24 | 9 | 37 | 46 |
25-34 | 108 | 123 | 231 |
35-44 | 182 | 69 | 251 |
45-54 | 227 | 48 | 275 |
55-64 | 235 | 44 | 279 |
65-74 | 129 | 26 | 155 |
75-84 | 59 | 22 | 81 |
85 Plus | 28 | 7 | 35 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
931 |
69% |
Single Guardian |
172 |
13% |
Singles |
208 |
15% |
Singles With Roommate |
42 |
3% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
769 |
57% |
Households with Kids |
584 |
43% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 56 | 43 | 41 | 64 | 51 | 42 | 56 | 35 | 39 | 49 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 48 | 38 | 39 | 45 | 31 | 28 | 35 |
Female | 54 | 45 | 57 | 53 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 54 | 37 | 37 | 45 | 40 | 43 | 30 | 47 | 26 | 31 |
Total | 110 | 88 | 98 | 117 | 98 | 88 | 103 | 79 | 82 | 91 | 95 | 78 | 75 | 93 | 78 | 82 | 75 | 78 | 54 | 66 |
1 | 56 | 54 | 110 |
2 | 43 | 45 | 88 |
3 | 41 | 57 | 98 |
4 | 64 | 53 | 117 |
5 | 51 | 47 | 98 |
6 | 42 | 46 | 88 |
7 | 56 | 47 | 103 |
8 | 35 | 44 | 79 |
9 | 39 | 43 | 82 |
10 | 49 | 42 | 91 |
11 | 41 | 54 | 95 |
12 | 41 | 37 | 78 |
13 | 38 | 37 | 75 |
14 | 48 | 45 | 93 |
15 | 38 | 40 | 78 |
16 | 39 | 43 | 82 |
17 | 45 | 30 | 75 |
18 | 31 | 47 | 78 |
19 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
20 | 35 | 31 | 66 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 17509 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 17509 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 17509 real estate data, the median home value of $233,900 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 17509 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 17509 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 17509 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
4,523 |
97.0% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
125 |
2.7% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
16 |
0.3% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
639 |
45% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
338 |
24% |
Renter Occupied Households |
376 |
27% |
Households Vacant |
58 |
4% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
17 |
29% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
2 |
3% |
For Sale Only |
13 |
22% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
3 |
5% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
4 |
7% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
19 |
33% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
2 |
0.7% |
1 Bedroom |
80 |
27.8% |
2 Bedroom |
54 |
18.8% |
3+ Bedroom |
152 |
52.8% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $60,833 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 17509 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 17509 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. Most commuters in 17509 can expect to fall in that range. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
1,186 |
38% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
869 |
28% |
No Earnings |
1,051 |
34% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
1,186 |
38% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
869 |
28% |
No Earnings |
1,051 |
34% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
1,369 |
75.6% |
Public transportation |
14 |
0.8% |
Taxicab |
37 |
2.0% |
Motorcycle |
4 |
0.2% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
224 |
12.4% |
Worked at Home |
162 |
9.0% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.
For more information, see Christiana, PA education levels.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
762 |
30.2% |
High School Graduate |
1,197 |
47.5% |
Associate's degree |
124 |
4.9% |
Bachelor's degree |
290 |
11.5% |
Master's degree |
118 |
4.7% |
Professional school degree |
17 |
0.7% |
Doctorate degree |
12 |
0.5% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
467 |
34.2% |
Enrolled in Private School |
393 |
28.8% |
Not Enrolled in School |
506 |
37.0% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 17509
ZIP Code 17509 is in the following school districts: Solanco School District and Private. There are 17 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 17509.
Noble Oak School
720 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Stony Curve School
369 Christiana Pike
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Smyrna View School
439 Quaker Church Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Sunny Slope School
57 Christiana Pike
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Knott Run School
616 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Valley Run School
60 Lower Valley Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Country Knob School
109 Country Ln
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Chestnut Hill School
130 Schoolhouse Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Fishers Amish School
221 Maple Shade Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Hilltop School
230 Bartville Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Rynear Rd School
113 Rynear
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Brick Amish School
1622 Georgetown Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Bell School
319 Bell Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
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