PlainZIP

Chambersburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17201

Franklin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,293
516/sq mi
$61,234
Median income
$227,800
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chambersburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
516
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with 25,293 residents across 49.1 square miles, a density of 516 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17201 reports a modest median household income of $61,234 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,918. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chambersburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17201.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17201?

41.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.0%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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

How ZIP 17201 ranks nationally

Chambersburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,234 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

Owner 48.4%
Renter 51.6%

$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

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ZIP 17201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17201 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17201 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

17202 standard
Chambersburg, PA
Pop: 30,200
17268 standard
Waynesboro, PA
Pop: 28,285
17225 standard
Greencastle, PA
Pop: 18,879
17222 standard
Fayetteville, PA
Pop: 10,749
17236 standard
Mercersburg, PA
Pop: 8,895
17252 standard
Saint Thomas, PA
Pop: 3,608

Related Areas

Franklin County Chambersburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17201 in? ▼
ZIP code 17201 (Chambersburg) is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17201? ▼
ZIP code 17201 in Chambersburg, PA has a population of 25,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17201 is $61,234, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17201 is $227,800, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17201 is White at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17201? ▼
ZIP code 17201 has 1,038 business establishments employing approximately 21,436 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17201 are: Health care and social assistance (185), Retail trade (141), Other services (except public administration) (129). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17201 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17201? ▼
In ZIP code 17201, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17201 is 17.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17201? ▼
In ZIP code 17201, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17201 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.