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Saint Thomas, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17252

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

3,608
50/sq mi
$73,629
Median income
$202,700
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Thomas pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17252 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17252 covers 72.0 square miles in Saint Thomas, Franklin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,608 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17252 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $202,700 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,101 a month; 79.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 17252 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17252

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Thomas, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17252.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17252?

40.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

How ZIP 17252 ranks nationally

Saint Thomas, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,629 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17252 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 17252 ranks #4 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 17252 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 17252 ranks #5 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
17224 Fort Loudon, PA 1,834 5.6 mi
17265 Upperstrasburg, PA 496 8.1 mi
17202 Chambersburg, PA 30,200 7.5 mi
17235 Marion, PA 672 7.5 mi
17225 Greencastle, PA 18,879 9.3 mi
17236 Mercersburg, PA 8,895 10.4 mi
17256 Shady Grove, PA 91 11.7 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 Saint Thomas, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17252 in? ▼
ZIP code 17252 (Saint Thomas) 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 17252? ▼
ZIP code 17252 in Saint Thomas, PA has a population of 3,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17252? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17252 is $73,629, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17252? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17252 is $202,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17252? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17252 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17252? ▼
ZIP code 17252 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17252? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17252 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (9), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17252? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17252 increased by 12.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17252? ▼
In ZIP code 17252, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 17252? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17252 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17252? ▼
In ZIP code 17252, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17252? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17252 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.