| City: | New Germantown, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | New Germanton |
| Names to Avoid: | Toboyne |
| County: | Perry County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:29:07 PM |
| Population: | 151 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2719, -77.5859 |
| Land Area: | 10.565 sq mi |
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The post office operates as a PO Box-only facility, and there's no street delivery infrastructure within the ZIP's boundaries. Residents and seasonal property owners alike collect their mail at the post office. For vacation homeowners who spend most of the year elsewhere, a PO Box provides year-round mail security without relying on neighbors or property managers to collect deliveries.
With a median home value of $165,900 and median age of 45.3 years, this isn't a retirement enclave or an exclusive resort community. It's a quiet rural area that happens to attract seasonal residents. The ZIP code has minimal commercial activity (zero business establishments on record) and covers just over 10 square miles of land. Geographic data shows the area as multiple discrete points rather than contiguous boundaries, and it's actually enclosed within the larger ZIP code 17006, which likely handles the surrounding region's street delivery.
No street delivery infrastructure exists within this ZIP code. All mail service is provided through PO Boxes at the post office.
ZIP Code 17071 has 151 residents and 54 households (average 2.80 persons per household). The median age is 45.3 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.3% male and 37.7% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 151Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 116Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 14.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $46,667Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 54Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $157,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.80Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 77 | 77 | 107 | 142 | 132 | 142 | 154 | 118 | 121 | 110 | 124 | 123 | 129 | 116 |
| Decennial Census | 108 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 151 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.3
Male Median Age: 50.3
Female Median Age: 34.5
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 146 | 94.81% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 2.60% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.30% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.30% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 94 | 62.25% | 50.3 years |
| Females: | 57 | 37.75% | 34.5 years |
| Total: | 151 | 100% | 45.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 115 | 99.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.86% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 116 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 116 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $46,667, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $17,709 (61.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,583. Family households earn a median of $62,344 versus $27,679 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,665). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $53,750, which is trails just behind the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $53,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.3%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (29.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,958 | $30,893 | $27,344 | $30,625 | $32,188 | $31,477 | $44,375 | $65,417 | $66,250 | $68,750 | $60,000 | $66,250 | $60,972 | $46,667 |
| Median Family Income | $36,667 | $37,083 | $43,750 | $42,917 | $44,167 | $58,750 | $64,375 | $73,750 | $101,875 | $103,750 | $60,625 | $71,750 | $62,222 | $62,344 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,750 | $27,500 | $19,853 | $19,766 | $28,750 | $19,250 | $21,750 | $21,250 | $0 | $0 | $39,375 | $27,143 | $29,219 | $27,679 |
| Median Male Income | $45,179 | $42,083 | $42,500 | $32,143 | $0 | $32,321 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $47,188 | $48,125 | $47,500 | $49,063 | $51,875 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,125 | $0 | $33,750 | $35,000 | $33,125 | $0 | $41,250 | $40,625 | $48,750 | $54,107 | $53,750 |
| Employed: | 57 | 63.33% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 33 | 36.67% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 28.07% |
| Service: | 8 | 14.04% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 10.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 29.82% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 17.54% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 57 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $157,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $72,500 (85.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,100. The median gross rent is $646, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.86% (60.53% with a mortgage, 39.47% free-and-clear) and renters 32.14% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 60.56%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,000 | $75,000 | $34,200 | $53,300 | $70,600 | $66,000 | $71,900 | $83,100 | $81,400 | $83,300 | $95,000 | $155,200 | $165,900 | $157,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 72.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 27.78% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $594 | $625 | $810 | $820 | $825 | $675 | $0 | $675 | $646 | $650 | $646 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 23 | 41.07% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 15 | 26.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 32.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 56 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 56 | 39.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 86 | 60.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 126 | 88.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 11.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 12.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (39.39%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 5.06% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 2.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 44 | 55.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 10.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 3.80% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 17.72% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 5.06% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 73 | 92.41% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 22.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 85 | 62.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 44 | 32.12% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 5.84% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 129 | 94.16% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 7.7% | 13.8% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 6.9% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 13 | 39.39% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 30.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 30.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 39.39% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 17071 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17071 is located in Perry County, Pennsylvania, within the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25420). This Metro area has a population of 549,475 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 17071. It covers 10.565 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 549,475Source: Census |
| MSA: | Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.565 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17071 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.