ZIP Code 17237
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Mont Alto · Franklin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 1,917
- Median income
- $80,903
- Median home value
- $193,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.7%
- Land area
- 7.5 sq mi
254/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
New York
ZIP code 17237 in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,917. The median household income is $80,903, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $193,600, 30% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.5 square miles in Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,917 residents, producing a population density of 254 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 17237 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17237 sits at $80,903 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $35,775. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $193,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,296 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17237 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 17237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17237.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 17237, Mont Alto, 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
1,917
Population
7.5
Area (sq mi)
254
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17237?
38.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.1%
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?
$80,903
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$35,775
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 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?
687
Total Housing Units
669
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$1,296
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 17237, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,385,000.
16
Businesses
147
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 18.8% |
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 17237 vs 17261 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17261 | South Mountain, PA | 193 | 2.4 mi |
| 17247 | Quincy, PA | 366 | 3.4 mi |
| 17268 | Waynesboro, PA | 28,285 | 4.7 mi |
| 17222 | Fayetteville, PA | 10,749 | 4.7 mi |
| 17250 | Rouzerville, PA | 68 | 7.1 mi |
| 17272 | Zullinger, PA | 294 | 6.4 mi |
| 17214 | Blue Ridge Summit, PA | 1,089 | 7.3 mi |
| 21719 | Cascade, MD | 1,548 | 9.4 mi |
| 17254 | Scotland, PA | 89 | 9.5 mi |
| 17256 | Shady Grove, PA | 91 | 8.2 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Mont Alto, PA
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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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