ZIP Code 17201
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Chambersburg · Franklin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 25,293
- Median income
- $61,234
- Median home value
- $227,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.0%
- Land area
- 49.1 sq mi
516/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
New York
ZIP code 17201 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 25,293. The median household income is $61,234, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $227,800, 18% below the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.1 square miles in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 25,293 residents, producing a population density of 516 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17201 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17201 sits at $61,234 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,918. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $227,800 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 48.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 17201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17201, Chambersburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,293
Population
49.1
Area (sq mi)
516
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17201?
41.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
6.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,234
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$34,918
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12,900
Total Housing Units
12,244
Occupied Units
656
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,800
Median Home Value
+0% vs state
$1,114
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17201 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 165 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 183 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 208 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 221 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 240 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,038 business establishments in ZIP 17201, employing approximately 21,436 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,055,162,000.
1,038
Businesses
21,436
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 141 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 129 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 122 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 39 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.3% |
| Information | 17 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17201 vs 17202 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17202 | Chambersburg, PA | 30,200 | 3.0 mi |
| 17254 | Scotland, PA | 89 | 3.5 mi |
| 17246 | Pleasant Hall, PA | 195 | 6.5 mi |
| 17244 | Orrstown, PA | 2,407 | 8.6 mi |
| 17235 | Marion, PA | 672 | 7.5 mi |
| 17265 | Upperstrasburg, PA | 496 | 8.3 mi |
| 17237 | Mont Alto, PA | 1,917 | 10.4 mi |
| 17261 | South Mountain, PA | 193 | 10.5 mi |
| 17271 | Willow Hill, PA | 339 | 12.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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