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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
$88,457
Median income
$304,100
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,205. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. Housing costs here run $304,100 for a typical home value (34% above the state average), with rent averaging $985 a month; 83.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 17225 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 17225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greencastle, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17225.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17225?

41.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$46,205

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17225 ranks nationally

Greencastle, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,457 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,187

Total Housing Units

7,973

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$304,100

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17225 ranks #3 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 17225 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 17225 ranks #3 of 6 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
17256 Shady Grove, PA 91 4.4 mi
17263 State Line, PA 467 4.6 mi
21767 Maugansville, MD 991 6.2 mi
17235 Marion, PA 672 5.9 mi
17272 Zullinger, PA 294 7.4 mi
17252 Saint Thomas, PA 3,608 9.3 mi
17202 Chambersburg, PA 30,200 10.3 mi
21742 Hagerstown, MD 31,444 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

17202 standard
Chambersburg, PA
Pop: 30,200
17268 standard
Waynesboro, PA
Pop: 28,285
17201 standard
Chambersburg, PA
Pop: 25,293
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 Greencastle, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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