Zip 17050 (Mechanicsburg, PA) Economy


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Mechanicsburg, PA is a small town located in Cumberland County with an estimated population of 17,050 people. It's known for its rich culture, vibrant downtown area, historical attractions, and excellent education system. 2 bedroom rent in Mechanicsburg is $1,580 compared to the US average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Mechanicsburg is 107 versus 100 in the US. This indicates that the general cost of living in Mechanicsburg is slightly higher than the national average. Some local companies include LSC Communications, WebpageFX Inc., Geisinger Holy Spirit Medical Center, and United Natural Foods Inc. The town offers many amenities that make it an attractive place to live and work including restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, parks and recreation areas.

Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Mechanicsburg (zip 17050)
- The Sales Tax Rate for Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) is 4.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Mechanicsburg (zip 17050)
- The average income of a Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) resident is $40,974 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Mechanicsburg (zip 17050) resident is $100,364 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyMechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  3.96
  -5.0%-6.2%
  29.4%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.7%4.6%
  $50,332$37,638
  $100,364$69,021
  $120,012$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.6%0.5%
  4.5%6.8%
  7.0%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  11.7%11.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  5.9%4.7%
  2.0%1.9%
  15.2%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  3.0%4.2%
  10.3%9.3%
  13.1%14.0%
  0.8%2.1%
  3.8%7.0%
  4.6%4.8%
  9.9%4.7%
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Over 15 years ago

Cost of living is very reasonable and the weather if very  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am a transplanted southerner. Mechanicsburg is a very conservative (both polictally and socially) town/neighborhood. Coming from the south, I was used to folks being  More

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