ZIP Code 17252
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Saint Thomas · Franklin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 3,608
- Median income
- $73,629
- Median home value
- $202,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.8%
- Land area
- 72.0 sq mi
50/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
New York
ZIP code 17252 in Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,608. The median household income is $73,629, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $202,700, 27% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.0 square miles in Saint Thomas, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,608 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 17252 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17252 sits at $73,629 (5% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,240. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $202,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,101 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17252 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 17252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17252.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 17252, Saint Thomas, 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
3,608
Population
72.0
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17252?
40.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$73,629
Median Household Income
-5% vs state
$32,240
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 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?
1,450
Total Housing Units
1,364
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state
$1,101
Median Rent
1974
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2022)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17252 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.8% | 161 |
| 2019 | -2.8% | 157 |
| 2020 | +1.3% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 177 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 198 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 17252, employing approximately 423 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,806,000.
57
Businesses
423
Employees
$20.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 24.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.3% |
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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