PlainZIP

Abbottstown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17301

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

4,053
119/sq mi
$84,712
Median income
$250,900
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17301 covers 34.0 square miles in Abbottstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,053 residents on file, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17301 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,712 (9% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,786. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 1.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $250,900 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,272 monthly, and 82.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 17301 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 17301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abbottstown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17301.

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 17301, Abbottstown, 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

4,053

Population

34.0

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17301?

42.4

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$84,712

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$39,786

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17301 ranks nationally

Abbottstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,712 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,578

Total Housing Units

1,513

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$250,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,272

Median Rent

1989

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

-9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17301 have decreased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 165
2021 +5.3% 174
2022 +8.8% 189
2023 +27.2% 240
2024 -9.9% 217

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 17301, employing approximately 1,030 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,576,000.

59

Businesses

1,030

Employees

$43.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 15 25.4%
Construction 10 16.9%
Retail trade 10 16.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.8%
Wholesale trade 3 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17301 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 17301 ranks #7 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 17301 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 17301 ranks #4 of 9 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
17316 East Berlin, PA 8,266 5.4 mi
17350 New Oxford, PA 12,886 5.3 mi
17331 Hanover, PA 50,292 6.9 mi
17364 Thomasville, PA 3,907 5.1 mi
17344 Mc Sherrystown, PA 3,656 6.2 mi
17362 Spring Grove, PA 13,397 6.5 mi
17311 Codorus, PA 252 8.9 mi
17372 York Springs, PA 4,101 10.1 mi
17315 Dover, PA 25,756 11.0 mi
17329 Glenville, PA 2,494 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

17325 standard
Gettysburg, PA
Pop: 27,619
17350 standard
New Oxford, PA
Pop: 12,886
17340 standard
Littlestown, PA
Pop: 10,896
17316 standard
East Berlin, PA
Pop: 8,266
17320 standard
Fairfield, PA
Pop: 7,823
17307 standard
Biglerville, PA
Pop: 5,899

Related Areas

Adams County Abbottstown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17301 in? ▼
ZIP code 17301 (Abbottstown) is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17301? ▼
ZIP code 17301 in Abbottstown, PA has a population of 4,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17301 is $84,712, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17301 is $250,900, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17301 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17301? ▼
ZIP code 17301 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 1,030 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17301 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (10), Retail trade (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17301 decreased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 17301? ▼
In ZIP code 17301, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 17301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17301 is 27.3 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 17301? ▼
In ZIP code 17301, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17301 is 6.6% 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.