ZIP Code 17261

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South Mountain · Franklin County · Pennsylvania

Population
193

31/sq mi

Land area
6.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17261 in South Mountain, Pennsylvania has a population of 193.

ZIP code 17261 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.2 square miles in South Mountain, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 193 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 17261 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17261 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17261 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17261 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 17261, South Mountain, 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

193

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17261?

Median Age

Male

Female

Foreign-Born

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 17261, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $645,000.

7

Businesses

38

Employees

$645K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 17261 vs 17222 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17222 Fayetteville, PA 10,749 2.5 mi
17237 Mont Alto, PA 1,917 2.4 mi
17247 Quincy, PA 366 5.7 mi
17250 Rouzerville, PA 68 8.6 mi
17214 Blue Ridge Summit, PA 1,089 8.0 mi
17268 Waynesboro, PA 28,285 6.8 mi
17353 Orrtanna, PA 3,228 6.8 mi
17254 Scotland, PA 89 8.7 mi
17272 Zullinger, PA 294 8.7 mi
17320 Fairfield, PA 7,823 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17261 in?
ZIP code 17261 (South Mountain) 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 17261?
ZIP code 17261 in South Mountain, PA has a population of 193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17261?
ZIP code 17261 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for South Mountain, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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