ZIP Code 17237

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Mont Alto · Franklin County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,917

254/sq mi

Median income
$80,903

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$193,600

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.7%

Median age 38.7

Land area
7.5 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17237?

38.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17237 in?
ZIP code 17237 (Mont Alto) 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 17237?
ZIP code 17237 in Mont Alto, PA has a population of 1,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17237?
The median household income in ZIP 17237 is $80,903, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17237?
The median home value in ZIP 17237 is $193,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17237 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17237?
ZIP code 17237 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17237 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17237?
In ZIP code 17237, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 17237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17237 is 24.9 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 17237?
In ZIP code 17237, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17237 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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