PlainZIP

Quincy, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17247

Franklin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

366
972/sq mi
$52,159
Median income
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quincy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
972
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17247 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17247 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, home to just 366 residents across 0.4 square miles, a density of 972 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17247 reports a modest median household income of $52,159 (33% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,260. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $1,679 a month, and owner-occupancy at 33.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 82.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 17247 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 →

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 17247, Quincy, 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

366

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

972

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17247?

82.4

Median Age

36.9%

Male

63.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$52,159

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$34,260

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17247 ranks nationally

Quincy, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,159 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

191

Total Housing Units

191

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.5%
Renter 66.5%

$1,679

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 17247, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $787,000.

5

Businesses

12

Employees

$787K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 60.0%

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 17247 vs 17268 →

ZIP 17247 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 17247 ranks #7 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 17247 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 17247 ranks #6 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
17268 Waynesboro, PA 28,285 1.6 mi
17272 Zullinger, PA 294 3.0 mi
17237 Mont Alto, PA 1,917 3.4 mi
17256 Shady Grove, PA 91 5.3 mi
17250 Rouzerville, PA 68 5.2 mi
17261 South Mountain, PA 193 5.7 mi
17214 Blue Ridge Summit, PA 1,089 6.7 mi
21783 Smithsburg, MD 9,130 10.2 mi
21719 Cascade, MD 1,548 7.7 mi
17235 Marion, PA 672 7.5 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
17225 standard
Greencastle, PA
Pop: 18,879
17222 standard
Fayetteville, PA
Pop: 10,749
17236 standard
Mercersburg, PA
Pop: 8,895

Related Areas

Franklin County Quincy, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17247 in? ▼
ZIP code 17247 (Quincy) 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 17247? ▼
ZIP code 17247 in Quincy, PA has a population of 366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17247? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17247 is $52,159, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17247? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17247 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17247? ▼
ZIP code 17247 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17247? ▼
In ZIP code 17247, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17247? ▼
In ZIP code 17247, approximately 33.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17247? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17247 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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