Fayetteville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17222
Franklin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,749
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $255,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fayetteville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17222 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17222 (Fayetteville, PA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.2 in 2023 to 223.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17222 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,749 residents across 152.3 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,000 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,284. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 3.7%. Median home value is $255,600 (12% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $890; 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 17222 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 17222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayetteville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17222.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17222, Fayetteville, 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
10,749
Population
152.3
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17222?
52.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
3.1%
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?
$80,000
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$43,284
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17222 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Fayetteville, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,000 Top 35% higher than 65% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,205housing units
5,205
Total Housing Units
4,594
Occupied Units
611
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$890
Median Rent
1979
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17222 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 156 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 175 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 197 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 203 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 223 |
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 96 business establishments in ZIP 17222, employing approximately 789 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,302,000.
96
Businesses
789
Employees
$34.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.1% |
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 17222 vs 17261 →
ZIP 17222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17268
Waynesboro (17268)
28,285 residents
- 17222 10,749
Fayetteville (17222)
10,749 residents
- 17320 7,823
Fairfield (17320)
7,823 residents
- 17353 3,228
Orrtanna (17353)
3,228 residents
- 17237 1,917
Mont Alto (17237)
1,917 residents
- 17214 1,089
Blue Ridge Summit (17214)
1,089 residents
- 17247 366
Quincy (17247)
366 residents
- 17272 294
Zullinger (17272)
294 residents
- 17261 193
South Mountain (17261)
193 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17222 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17254
Scotland (17254)
$140,100 median income
- 17353
Orrtanna (17353)
$100,150 median income
- 17320
Fairfield (17320)
$90,076 median income
- 17237
Mont Alto (17237)
$80,903 median income
- 17222
Fayetteville (17222)
$80,000 median income
- 17268
Waynesboro (17268)
$73,161 median income
- 17214
Blue Ridge Summit (17214)
$62,188 median income
- 17247 $52,159
Quincy (17247)
$52,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17222 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17261 | South Mountain, PA | 193 | 2.5 mi |
| 17237 | Mont Alto, PA | 1,917 | 4.7 mi |
| 17353 | Orrtanna, PA | 3,228 | 5.7 mi |
| 17214 | Blue Ridge Summit, PA | 1,089 | 10.2 mi |
| 17254 | Scotland, PA | 89 | 7.3 mi |
| 17247 | Quincy, PA | 366 | 8.1 mi |
| 17268 | Waynesboro, PA | 28,285 | 9.3 mi |
| 17320 | Fairfield, PA | 7,823 | 10.4 mi |
| 17272 | Zullinger, PA | 294 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17222, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,749 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17222 in?
ZIP code 17222 (Fayetteville) 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 17222?
ZIP code 17222 in Fayetteville, PA has a population of 10,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17222?
The median household income in ZIP 17222 is $80,000, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17222?
The median home value in ZIP 17222 is $255,600, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17222 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17222?
ZIP code 17222 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17222 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17222?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17222 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 17222?
In ZIP code 17222, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 17222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17222 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17222?
In ZIP code 17222, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17222 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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