Salunga CDP, PA

ZIP 17538 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Salunga CDP, PA (17538)

Median Income

$96,463

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+324

Wealth inflow

Population

7,121

Unemployment

1.7%

2.0pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 324 for ZIP 17538 (Salunga CDP, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.7%-54% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.2%+1% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.3%-72% vs US avg

147

Establishments

2,384

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction6.9%
Manufacturing13.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade5.7%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management7.2%
Education, health care, social39.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.8%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 17538 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.6%, median income fell 4.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.1%.

Median Income

$96,463

+28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate