ZIP Code 17236
standardSource:
Mercersburg · Franklin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 8,895
- Median income
- $79,271
- Median home value
- $239,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.9%
- Land area
- 321.1 sq mi
28/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 17236 in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,895. The median household income is $79,271, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $239,600, 14% below the US average. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 321.1 square miles in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,895 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 17236 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17236 sits at $79,271 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,110. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $239,600 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,143 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17236 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 17236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17236.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 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 17236, Mercersburg, 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
8,895
Population
321.1
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17236?
45.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.4%
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?
$79,271
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$40,110
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 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?
3,798
Total Housing Units
3,492
Occupied Units
306
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$1,143
Median Rent
1971
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17236 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 178 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 199 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 219 |
| 2023 | +18.8% | 260 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 277 |
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 152 business establishments in ZIP 17236, employing approximately 2,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,817,000.
152
Businesses
2,146
Employees
$83.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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