ZIP Code 17268
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Waynesboro · Franklin County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 28,285
- Median income
- $73,161
- Median home value
- $237,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 204.8 sq mi
138/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
New York
ZIP code 17268 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has a population of 28,285. The median household income is $73,161, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $237,000, 15% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17268 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.8 square miles in Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 28,285 residents, producing a population density of 138 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 17268 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17268 sits at $73,161 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,717. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $237,000 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,121 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17268 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17268 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 17268
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17268.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 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, 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 17268, Waynesboro, 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
28,285
Population
204.8
Area (sq mi)
138
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17268?
40.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
2.6%
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?
$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
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?
12,432
Total Housing Units
11,784
Occupied Units
648
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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