ZIP Code 17254

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Scotland · Franklin County · Pennsylvania

Population
89

97/sq mi

Median income
$140,100

▲ 84% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$252,000

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.2%

Median age 40.2

Land area
0.9 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17254?

40.2

Median Age

36.7%

Male

63.3%

Female

17.1%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17254 in?
ZIP code 17254 (Scotland) 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 17254?
ZIP code 17254 in Scotland, PA has a population of 89 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17254?
The median household income in ZIP 17254 is $140,100, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17254?
The median home value in ZIP 17254 is $252,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17254 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17254?
ZIP code 17254 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 71 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17254?
In ZIP code 17254, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17254 is 7.6% 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 Scotland, 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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