ZIP Code 17072 in New Kingstown, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:New Kingstown, Pennsylvania
County:Cumberland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:11:47 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:223
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.2336, -77.0796
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17072 New Kingstown, PA - A Commercial Postal Hub

ZIP Code 17072, New Kingstown

Small Town No Census Data
LocationCumberland County, PA
Area0.0 sq mi
Delivery Points225 (2 homes, 79 businesses)
PO Boxes144
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has virtually no residential population but hosts 79 businesses with nearly 2,000 employees.
  • The post office maintains 144 PO Boxes, serving businesses rather than households in this commercial corridor.
  • Only 2 single-family homes exist within the ZIP boundaries, with 146 total delivery points mostly commercial.
  • Street delivery uses both city and rural routes, with 2 city routes and 1 rural route handling the area.
  • E Main Street dominates the delivery landscape with 54 of 64 street records, featuring mixed-use addresses with apartments, suites, and rooms.

Community Overview

New Kingstown sits in Pennsylvania's Cumberland County, about 9 miles west of Harrisburg. The ZIP covers just 0.02 square miles, a compact footprint centered on E Main Street. Despite having virtually no residential population within its boundaries, this small postal zone hosts 79 businesses employing nearly 2,000 workers.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 144 PO Boxes, primarily serving these businesses rather than households. Only 2 single-family homes exist within the ZIP's boundaries. The rest of the mail activity comes from commercial addresses along E Main Street, which accounts for 54 of the 64 street delivery records. Secondary unit types include apartments, rooms, suites, and general units.

Delivery Patterns

This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery operates through both city and rural carrier routes. Two city routes and one rural route handle deliveries, reflecting the area's position at the edge of the Harrisburg metro area where suburban development meets agricultural land. Carlisle Pike runs through the area, connecting New Kingstown to the broader Cumberland Valley commercial corridor.

Regional Context

The nearest neighborhoods are in Harrisburg proper, including Uptown, Midtown, and City Island. Residents in surrounding areas who work in New Kingstown's businesses likely receive their home mail through other ZIP codes while maintaining PO Boxes here for business purposes.

Street Name Patterns

Main Street Commercial Regional Pike

Main Street handles most mail activity in this small commercial zone, with Carlisle Pike providing regional highway access.

Nearby Areas

Uptown Midtown City Island Capital District Old Uptown Historic District

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,081), is down $65,938 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,730. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023.

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$65,938$69,079$80,694$0$0$0$45,313$46,546$47,730$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$67,109$80,052$81,285$0$0$0$0$47,788$50,305$41,250$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$51,186$52,031$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$31,250$42,333$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($240,500), is down $137,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), is down $850 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$137,300$136,800$0$0$0$0$0$0$88,300$87,700$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$850$698$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 17072 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 2,060 people with an annual payroll of $138,284,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,193Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:18Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$33,007,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$138,284,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,060Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 17072 is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, within the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25420) and Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 597,894 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 17072. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8378.06 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4253752Source: Census
Place Name:New Kingstown CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


17073 | | 17071

Schools in ZIP Code 17072


We could not locate which school district 17072 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.

Silver Spring El Sch 6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
District: Cumberland Valley School DistrictNearby
Cumberland Valley Hs 6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
District: Cumberland Valley School DistrictNearby
Eagle View Ms 6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
District: Cumberland Valley School DistrictNearby
Cumberland Perry Avts 110 Old Willow Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
District: UnknownNearby
Green Ridge El Sch 1 Green Ridge Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
District: Cumberland Valley School DistrictNearby
Tender Years - Mechanicsburg 201 Bryant St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
District: Private SchoolNearby
Allen Christian Day School 220 Boyer Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
District: Private SchoolNearby
Heritage Christian Academy 4681 E Trindle Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 17072


Dickinson College College And Louther Streets
Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Dickinson Law 150 South College Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-2861
Type: Post Secondary
Messiah University One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Type: Post Secondary
Central Penn College 600 Valley Road
Summerdale, PA 17093-0309
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education-Central Office 2986 N 2nd St Dixon Univ Center
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Type: Post Secondary
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology 326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2208
Type: Post Secondary

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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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