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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 17093: Predominantly White Population in Enola, Pennsylvania
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 17093 in Enola, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The population is 99% white, with a median income of $65,704. This community covers 0.16 square miles and has a population of 320, indicating a dense urban or suburban setting.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a "White Majority." From 2014 to 2018, there was a slight increase in diversity, with the Hispanic population growing from 11% to 21%. Post-2018, this trend reversed, with the white population increasing from 77% in 2018 to 99% in 2022. The Asian population has remained consistently low at 1-2% throughout the decade. There has been virtually no representation of Black, Native American, Pacific Islander, or multiracial populations in the data.
The median income has fluctuated over the years, showing some correlation with demographic shifts. The highest recorded median income was $77,933 in 2013, coinciding with the highest percentage of white population (95%) in the available data. During the period of increased Hispanic representation (2014-2018), the median income generally decreased, reaching a low of $56,377 in 2016. As the community reverted to a higher white percentage post-2018, the median income showed a modest increase, stabilizing around $65,000-$68,000.
Population trends show significant fluctuations, peaking at 504 in 2017 and then declining to 320 by 2022. This volatility in such a small area could indicate changing housing dynamics or economic factors influencing residency.
While national trends have generally shown increasing diversity in many communities, this zip code appears to be moving counter to that trend in recent years. The lack of significant Black or Asian populations is notable, especially for a Northeastern state. The median income, while fluctuating, has remained above the national median throughout the decade, suggesting a relatively affluent community. However, the recent stabilization of income levels might indicate a plateau in economic growth.
The dramatic population changes in such a small area are unusual and could be related to specific local factors such as housing development or changes in local employment opportunities. While this zip code has experienced some minor demographic shifts over the past decade, it has ultimately reinforced its status as a predominantly white, economically stable community. The brief period of increasing diversity followed by a return to homogeneity could be indicative of broader socio-economic factors at play, potentially related to housing affordability, employment opportunities, or community dynamics.
