| City: | Railroad, Pennsylvania |
| County: | York County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:31:39 PM |
| Population: | 249 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7592, -76.6953 |
| Land Area: | 0.616 sq mi |
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Railroad is a small rural hamlet in southern York County, Pennsylvania, covering just 0.15 square miles. With 249 residents and 105 households, this tiny community sits in an area where PO Boxes remain the primary mail option. The Railroad post office maintains 54 PO Boxes alongside rural carrier delivery to surrounding addresses.
This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. That means there's no city-style carrier delivery walking door to door. Instead, residents either rent a PO Box at the post office or receive mail via rural carrier routes that serve the countryside. About half of households (51%) use PO Boxes, while others receive rural delivery. Two rural routes handle 57 delivery points across the area.
E Main Street anchors the small community, with 36 mail delivery points along its length. Other streets include Snyder Road, Helb Street, and Shaub Road. The compact footprint and rural character define Railroad's postal infrastructure. Median age is 43.8 years, and 63% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Per capita income stands at $37,216, with many residents working in transportation and warehousing sectors. Nearly all residents (99%) were born in the United States, and 17% have bachelor's degrees or higher.
Addresses in Railroad use either PO Box format or rural route delivery:
PO Box [number]
Railroad, PA 17355or
[Street Address]
Railroad, PA 17355Small hamlet centered on Main Street with rural road connections.
ZIP Code 17355 has 249 residents and 105 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 43.8 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.6% male and 45.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, 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: | 249Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 322Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 404.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 105Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $221,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 216 | 249 | 187 | 212 | 216 | 246 | 258 | 274 | 259 | 321 | 335 | 321 | 286 | 322 |
| Decennial Census | 261 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 249 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.8
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 44.8
| 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 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 28 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| White: | 228 | 93.06% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 3.27% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.22% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.41% |
| Other: | 5 | 2.04% |
| Total: | 245 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 136 | 54.62% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 113 | 45.38% | 44.8 years |
| Total: | 249 | 100% | 43.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 313 | 97.20% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.31% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 1.24% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4 | 2.48% |
| Total Population: | 322 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 314 | 97.52% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 2.48% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $70,583 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $67,188. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $51,250 and female is $38,659, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,591 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.1%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (40.3%).
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 | $70,583 | $70,417 | $55,893 | $56,563 | $57,500 | $58,125 | $64,688 | $62,250 | $67,188 | $57,500 | $60,833 | $41,458 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $71,875 | $74,250 | $62,500 | $73,750 | $75,625 | $61,250 | $78,438 | $58,125 | $59,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $64,375 | $49,375 | $41,250 | $22,188 | $0 | $45,417 | $56,250 | $76,250 | $83,125 | $71,500 | $66,250 | $42,000 | $71,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $63,382 | $65,147 | $50,250 | $50,833 | $0 | $50,556 | $54,250 | $50,938 | $54,028 | $67,500 | $66,563 | $69,375 | $58,125 | $51,250 |
| Median Female Income | $29,722 | $29,167 | $37,917 | $38,125 | $0 | $35,694 | $36,667 | $40,250 | $39,792 | $31,926 | $33,750 | $36,089 | $36,382 | $38,659 |
| Employed: | 196 | 74.24% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 1.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 63 | 23.86% |
| Total: | 264 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 47 | 23.98% |
| Service: | 21 | 10.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 79 | 40.31% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 3.57% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 21.43% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 196 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $221,400, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $27,600 (14.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,100. The median gross rent is $1,069, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $244 (29.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131. Of occupied housing, owners make up 36.51% (65.22% with a mortgage, 34.78% free-and-clear) and renters 63.49% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.64%, 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 | $193,800 | $185,800 | $170,800 | $185,400 | $170,800 | $181,900 | $189,800 | $173,800 | $172,300 | $180,600 | $234,400 | $207,100 | $211,400 | $221,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 34 | 42.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 34 | 42.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 10 | 12.50% |
| $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: | 2 | 2.50% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $825 | $875 | $817 | $738 | $825 | $930 | $883 | $938 | $938 | $825 | $863 | $1,012 | $1,026 | $1,069 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 23.81% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 16 | 12.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 80 | 63.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 126 | 89.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 15 | 10.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 141 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 57 | 40.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 79 | 56.03% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 3.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 141 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.90% 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 93.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 11.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.30 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 high school (34.74%). College enrollment is 32.63%, 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: | 6 | 2.99% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 3.98% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 108 | 53.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 19.40% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 7.96% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 9.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.99% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 187 | 93.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 11.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 185 | 53.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 133 | 38.11% |
| No Insurance: | 31 | 8.88% |
| Total: | 349 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 318 | 91.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 7.9% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 12.1% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 6.3% | 10.7% | 14.8% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
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: | 4 | 4.21% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 28.42% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 33 | 34.74% |
| College or graduate school: | 31 | 32.63% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 4.21% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 64 | 67.37% |
ZIP Code 17355 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: | 64Source: 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 17355 is located in York County, Pennsylvania, within the York-Hanover, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49620) and Pennsylvania's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 434,972 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 17355. It covers 0.616 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | York-Hanover, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 49620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 434,972Source: Census |
| MSA: | York, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.616 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 11Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3356.48 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4263288Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Railroad borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17355 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 February 1, 2026.