Mechanicsburg, PA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

17050 & 17055 are the only ZIP Codes for Mechanicsburg, PA

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ZIP Codes:	17050 & 17055 [See All]
County:	Cumberland County, PA
Area Codes:	223,717
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	9,311 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	40.2117, -77.0119
Land Area:	74.21 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Mechanicsburg, PA has 2 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
17050	Standard	42,722	51.43%	Defense Depot,Goodhope,Hampden Station,Hampden Township,Hampden Twp,Hogestown,Mech,Mechancsbrg,Mechbg,Navy Ships,Navy Sup Dpt,Silver Spg Tp,Silver Spring Township,Trindle Sprg,Wertzville
17055	Standard	40,353	48.57%	Andersontown,Bowmansdale,Brandtsville,Defense Depot,Lisburn,Locust Point,Mech,Mechancsbrg,Mechbg,Mount Allen,Navy Ships,Navy Sup Dpt,Shepherdstown,Upper Allen,Williams Grv,Winding Hill

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Population & Demographics

Mechanicsburg, PA has 83,963 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (10.2%) and 35-39 (5.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 6.6%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.5% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	83,075
Total Households:	33,797
Total Housing Units:	35,229
Average Household Size:	2.42
Average Family Size:	2.76

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	9,311
Total Households:	4,039
Total Housing Units:	4,253
Average Household Size:	2.29
Average Family Size:	3.12

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	66,208	67,487	68,170	69,440	70,531	72,109	72,885	73,653	75,373	76,123	80,635	82,010	83,963
Decennial Census	67,052	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	83,075	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.9

Male Median Age: 40.8

Female Median Age: 43.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,297	2,610	2,655	2,484	2,084	2,092	2,483	2,838	2,639	2,487	2,472	2,720	2,650	2,402	2,078	1,291	887	818
Female	2,167	2,540	2,602	2,532	2,098	2,243	2,770	2,918	2,547	2,487	2,703	2,962	2,851	2,773	2,395	1,743	1,199	1,558
Total	4,464	5,150	5,257	5,016	4,182	4,335	5,253	5,756	5,186	4,974	5,175	5,682	5,501	5,175	4,473	3,034	2,086	2,376

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	66,111	80.41%
Black:	3,116	3.79%
Hispanic:*	3,359	4.09%
Asian:	8,174	9.94%
American Indian:	146	0.18%
Hawaiian:	55	0.07%
Other:	1,257	1.53%
Total:	82,218	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	39,987	48.13%	40.8 years
Females:	43,088	51.87%	43.2 years
Total:	83,075	100%	41.9 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	4,569	49.07%	38.3 years
Females:	4,742	50.93%	40.3 years
Total:	9,311	100%	39.1 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	74,051	88.19%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,180	1.41%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,836	5.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,896	10.40%
Total Population:	83,963	100%
Total Native Population:	75,231	89.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,732	10.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Mechanicsburg, PA have an average household income of $103,688 (much higher than the State by 36.3%, and much higher than the Nation by 32.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($123,064 vs $62,918). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$71,248	$72,379	$72,280	$71,290	$71,164	$73,500	$74,936	$77,462	$83,544	$84,859	$90,944	$99,817	$103,688
Median Family Income	$87,471	$89,813	$90,908	$90,564	$90,373	$93,730	$96,743	$100,150	$103,765	$103,628	$110,664	$120,003	$123,064
Median NonFamily Income	$40,845	$42,386	$42,385	$41,978	$43,269	$41,421	$41,551	$44,442	$47,183	$48,791	$52,057	$57,337	$62,918
Median Male Income	$61,835	$62,073	$61,621	$61,776	$60,778	$62,555	$64,353	$66,443	$70,723	$68,130	$73,280	$80,435	$82,503
Median Female Income	$41,662	$43,206	$45,012	$44,978	$45,491	$47,889	$50,741	$51,994	$54,463	$56,861	$60,250	$65,548	$67,053

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	42,343	62.80%
Unemployed:	1,145	1.70%
Not In Labor Force:	23,933	35.50%
Total:	67,421	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	23,105	54.57%
Service:	4,465	10.54%
Sales and Office:	8,335	19.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,123	5.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,315	10.19%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	42,343	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Mechanicsburg, PA, the median home value is $308,600 - much higher than the State by 28.3%, and up $61,300 (24.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,386 per month - much higher than the State by 19.3%, and up $217 (18.6%) since 2020. Most renters in Mechanicsburg pay under $1,000 (46.8%). About 46.8% pay under $1,000 and 2.5% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.7% (63.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 32.3% - owners are higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$206,650	$212,000	$210,700	$211,900	$215,850	$223,700	$226,700	$232,450	$240,450	$247,300	$253,400	$288,350	$308,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	262	2.93%
$500 to $999:	1,414	15.81%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,445	38.51%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,268	25.35%
$2,000 to $2,499:	894	9.99%
$2,500 to $2,999:	114	1.27%
$3,000 or more:	189	2.11%
No Rent:	359	4.01%
Total:	8,945	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$913	$918	$946	$964	$1,005	$1,023	$1,057	$1,126	$1,139	$1,169	$1,212	$1,330	$1,386

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	16,569	47.64%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	9,266	26.64%
Renter Occupied:	8,945	25.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	34,780	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	34,780	96.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,378	3.81%
Total Housing Units:	36,158	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

42.2% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, above the state rate (34.5%) and above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 95.8%, which is above the state rate (91.9%). The share of people in poverty is 4.0%, which is below the state rate (8.1%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 1.7 percentage points since 2011 and up 0.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	645	1.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,424	2.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	14,724	24.16%
Some college, no degree:	8,607	14.12%
Associate's degree:	5,264	8.64%
Bachelor's degree:	17,851	29.29%
Graduate or professional degree:	12,421	20.38%
Total:	60,936	100%
High school graduate or higher:	58,867	96.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	30,272	49.68%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	69,869	70.76%
Public Insurance:	25,726	26.05%
No Insurance:	3,148	3.19%
Total:	98,743	100%
Has Health Insurance:	95,595	96.81%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	2.3%	3.2%	2.6%	3.1%	3.3%	3.7%	2.9%	3.3%	3.2%	3.2%	3.8%	3.8%	4.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,323	7.17%
Kindergarten:	919	4.98%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	8,082	43.82%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,138	22.43%
College or graduate school:	3,983	21.59%
Total:	18,445	100%
Early Childhood:	2,242	12.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	13,139	71.23%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Mechanicsburg supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 2,204 business establishments, employing about 42,030 people with an annual payroll of $2,587,776,000. USPS data shows 37,550 residential mailboxes and 2,044 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	37,550Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,044Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	39,890Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	24,119Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,521Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,204Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$660,977,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,587,776,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	42,030Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Mechanicsburg, PA is located in Cumberland County, within the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25420) and spans 4 of Pennsylvania's 4th, 10th, 13rd, and 15th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 597,894 people, about 13.9% of whom live in Mechanicsburg. ZIP Codes here cover 74.212 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.038 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Harrisburg-Carlisle, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:	25420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	597,894Source: Census
MSA:	Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	74.212 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.038 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	04,10,13,15Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	48376Source: Census
Place Name:	Mechanicsburg borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Mechanicsburg, PA

Camp Hill, PA ~5.0 miles
Enola, PA ~5.6 miles
Lemoyne, PA ~6.7 miles
Harrisburg, PA ~7.3 miles
New Cumberland, PA ~8.0 miles
Marysville, PA ~8.1 miles
Boiling Springs, PA ~8.3 miles
Dillsburg, PA ~8.4 miles
Lewisberry, PA ~8.7 miles
Carlisle, PA ~10.0 miles
Wellsville, PA ~11.5 miles
Etters, PA ~11.6 miles
Mount Holly Springs, PA ~11.9 miles
Highspire, PA ~12.0 miles
Shermans Dale, PA ~13.3 miles
Duncannon, PA ~13.6 miles
York Haven, PA ~13.9 miles
Dover, PA ~14.6 miles
York Springs, PA ~14.7 miles
Middletown, PA ~15.0 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	9,085	95.28%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	112	1.17%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	312	3.27%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	26	3.54%
Total Population:	9,535	100%
Total Native Population:	9,197	96.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:	338	3.54%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,823	43.28%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,028	24.41%
Renter Occupied:	1,361	32.31%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,212	100%

Less than 9th grade:	28	0.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	276	3.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,221	31.03%
Some college, no degree:	1,212	16.93%
Associate's degree:	398	5.56%
Bachelor's degree:	2,384	33.31%
Graduate or professional degree:	638	8.91%
Total:	7,157	100%
High school graduate or higher:	6,853	95.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,022	42.22%

Private Insurance:	7,911	73.31%
Public Insurance:	2,567	23.79%
No Insurance:	313	2.90%
Total:	10,791	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,478	97.10%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Mechanicsburg, PA

Sources & References

White:	7,914	86.50%
Black:	407	4.45%
Hispanic:*	421	4.60%
Asian:	236	2.58%
American Indian:	25	0.27%
Hawaiian:	12	0.13%
Other:	134	1.46%
Total:	9,149	100%

Employed:	5,400	70.18%
Unemployed:	131	1.70%
Not In Labor Force:	2,163	28.11%
Total:	7,694	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	2,503	46.35%
Service:	605	11.20%
Sales and Office:	1,191	22.06%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	290	5.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	811	15.02%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,400	100%

Less than $500:	38	2.79%
$500 to $999:	568	41.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:	503	36.96%
$1,500 to $1,999:	154	11.32%
$2,000 to $2,499:	33	2.42%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	65	4.78%
Total:	1,361	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,212	96.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	158	3.62%
Total Housing Units:	4,370	100%

Nursery School, Preschool:	55	2.66%
Kindergarten:	40	1.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,189	57.47%
High school (grades 9-12):	328	15.85%
College or graduate school:	457	22.09%
Total:	2,069	100%
Early Childhood:	95	4.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,557	75.25%