ZIP Code 17301
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Abbottstown · Adams County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 4,053
- Median income
- $84,712
- Median home value
- $250,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.2%
- Land area
- 34.0 sq mi
119/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 17301 in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,053. The median household income is $84,712, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $250,900, 10% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.0 square miles in Abbottstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,053 residents, producing a population density of 119 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 17301 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17301 sits at $84,712 (9% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,786. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $250,900 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,272 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 17301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17301.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 17301, Abbottstown, 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
4,053
Population
34.0
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17301?
42.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
2.2%
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?
$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
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?
1,578
Total Housing Units
1,513
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17301 vs 17316 →
| 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 |
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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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