ZIP Code 17254
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Scotland · Franklin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 89
- Median income
- $140,100
- Median home value
- $252,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.2%
- Land area
- 0.9 sq mi
97/sq mi
▲ 84% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
New York
ZIP code 17254 in Scotland, Pennsylvania has a population of 89. The median household income is $140,100, which is 84% above the national average. Median home value is $252,000, 9% below the US average. 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Scotland, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 89 residents, producing a population density of 97 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 17254 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17254 sits at $140,100 (80% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,111. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $252,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17254 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 →
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 17254, Scotland, 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
89
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17254?
40.2
Median Age
36.7%
Male
63.3%
Female
17.1%
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?
$140,100
Median Household Income
+80% vs state
$45,111
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
138
Total Housing Units
138
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 17254, employing approximately 71 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,578,000.
8
Businesses
71
Employees
$2.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 50.0% |
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 17254 vs 17201 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17201 | Chambersburg, PA | 25,293 | 3.5 mi |
| 17202 | Chambersburg, PA | 30,200 | 5.7 mi |
| 17246 | Pleasant Hall, PA | 195 | 6.9 mi |
| 17222 | Fayetteville, PA | 10,749 | 7.3 mi |
| 17257 | Shippensburg, PA | 27,996 | 7.6 mi |
| 17237 | Mont Alto, PA | 1,917 | 9.5 mi |
| 17244 | Orrstown, PA | 2,407 | 8.8 mi |
| 17261 | South Mountain, PA | 193 | 8.7 mi |
| 17235 | Marion, PA | 672 | 9.7 mi |
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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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