PlainZIP

Waynesboro, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17268

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

28,285
138/sq mi
$73,161
Median income
$237,000
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17268 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17268 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with 28,285 residents across 204.8 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17268 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,161 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,717. Poverty here runs at 9.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $237,000 (4% above the state average), median rent at $1,121 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17268, plus 6 more within Franklin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 17268

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waynesboro, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17268.

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 17268, Waynesboro, 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

28,285

Population

204.8

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17268?

40.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$73,161

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,717

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17268 ranks nationally

Waynesboro, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,161 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,432

Total Housing Units

11,784

Occupied Units

648

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$237,000

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,121

Median Rent

1975

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17268 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 166
2021 +12.0% 186
2022 +13.9% 212
2023 +7.1% 227
2024 +3.4% 235

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 518 business establishments in ZIP 17268, employing approximately 7,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,115,000.

518

Businesses

7,062

Employees

$312.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 86 16.6%
Retail trade 80 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 57 11.0%
Construction 55 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 53 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 8.3%
Manufacturing 33 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.0%
Finance and insurance 18 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.3%
Information 10 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.7%
Wholesale trade 8 1.5%
Educational services 8 1.5%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 17268 vs 17247 →

ZIP 17268 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 17268 ranks #2 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 17268 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 17268 ranks #4 of 7 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
17247 Quincy, PA 366 1.6 mi
17272 Zullinger, PA 294 2.6 mi
17250 Rouzerville, PA 68 3.7 mi
17237 Mont Alto, PA 1,917 4.7 mi
17256 Shady Grove, PA 91 5.5 mi
17214 Blue Ridge Summit, PA 1,089 5.8 mi
21783 Smithsburg, MD 9,130 8.6 mi
21719 Cascade, MD 1,548 6.3 mi
17261 South Mountain, PA 193 6.8 mi
21742 Hagerstown, MD 31,444 8.5 mi

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Pop: 30,200
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Pop: 25,293
17225 standard
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Pop: 18,879
17222 standard
Fayetteville, PA
Pop: 10,749
17236 standard
Mercersburg, PA
Pop: 8,895
17252 standard
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Pop: 3,608

Related Areas

Franklin County Waynesboro, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17268 in? ▼
ZIP code 17268 (Waynesboro) 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 17268? ▼
ZIP code 17268 in Waynesboro, PA has a population of 28,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17268? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17268 is $73,161, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17268? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17268 is $237,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17268? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17268 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17268? ▼
ZIP code 17268 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 7,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17268? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17268 are: Other services (except public administration) (86), Retail trade (80), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17268? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17268 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 17268? ▼
In ZIP code 17268, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 17268? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17268 is 26.8 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 17268? ▼
In ZIP code 17268, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17268? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17268 is 9.4% 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.