Greencastle, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17225
Franklin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,879
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,457
- Median income Above-median income area
- $304,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greencastle pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17225 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 17225 (Greencastle, PA) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.1 in 2023 to 238.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,879 residents across 210.9 square miles, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17225 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,457 (14% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,205. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $304,100 (34% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $985.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 17225 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 17225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greencastle, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17225.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
28 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 17225, Greencastle, 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
18,879
Population
210.9
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17225?
41.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.2%
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?
$88,457
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$46,205
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17225 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Greencastle, 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)
$88,457 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,187housing units
8,187
Total Housing Units
7,973
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,100
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$985
Median Rent
1983
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17225 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 164 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 180 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 210 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 213 |
| 2024 | +11.9% | 238 |
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 386 business establishments in ZIP 17225, employing approximately 6,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $311,565,000.
386
Businesses
6,656
Employees
$311.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 39 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 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 17225 vs 17256 →
ZIP 17225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21742
Hagerstown (21742)
31,444 residents
- 17202
Chambersburg (17202)
30,200 residents
- 17225
Greencastle (17225)
18,879 residents
- 17252 3,608
Saint Thomas (17252)
3,608 residents
- 21767 991
Maugansville (21767)
991 residents
- 17235 672
Marion (17235)
672 residents
- 17263 467
State Line (17263)
467 residents
- 17272 294
Zullinger (17272)
294 residents
- 17256 91
Shady Grove (17256)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17225 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17202
Chambersburg (17202)
$96,318 median income
- 17263
State Line (17263)
$88,835 median income
- 17225
Greencastle (17225)
$88,457 median income
- 21742
Hagerstown (21742)
$86,288 median income
- 17252
Saint Thomas (17252)
$73,629 median income
- 21767
Maugansville (21767)
$57,940 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17225 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17225, 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 (18,879 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 17225 in?
ZIP code 17225 (Greencastle) 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 17225?
ZIP code 17225 in Greencastle, PA has a population of 18,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17225?
The median household income in ZIP 17225 is $88,457, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17225?
The median home value in ZIP 17225 is $304,100, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17225 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17225?
ZIP code 17225 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 6,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17225 are: Other services (except public administration) (65), Retail trade (56), Manufacturing (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17225 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 17225?
In ZIP code 17225, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 17225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17225 is 24.1 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 17225?
In ZIP code 17225, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17225 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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