PlainZIP

Biglerville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17307

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

5,899
38/sq mi
$88,571
Median income
$258,200
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17307 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17307 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Biglerville, Adams County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,899 residents across 154.4 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17307 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,571 (14% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,463. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. Median home value sits at $258,200 (14% above the state average), median rent at $860 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 17307 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 17307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Biglerville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17307.

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 17307, Biglerville, 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

5,899

Population

154.4

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17307?

44.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$88,571

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$38,463

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17307 ranks nationally

Biglerville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,571 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,331

Total Housing Units

2,126

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$258,200

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$860

Median Rent

1971

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

+25.9%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17307 have increased 25.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 159
2021 +11.6% 178
2022 +23.9% 220
2023 -7.0% 205
2024 +25.9% 258

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 107 business establishments in ZIP 17307, employing approximately 801 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,155,000.

107

Businesses

801

Employees

$37.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 15.9%
Construction 15 14.0%
Retail trade 13 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 10 9.3%
Manufacturing 9 8.4%
Wholesale trade 8 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.7%

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 17307 vs 17343 →

ZIP 17307 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 17307 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 17307 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 17307 ranks #2 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
17343 Mc Knightstown, PA 180 5.6 mi
17306 Bendersville, PA 318 4.4 mi
17304 Aspers, PA 3,059 5.2 mi
17353 Orrtanna, PA 3,228 5.4 mi
17324 Gardners, PA 4,219 7.6 mi
17325 Gettysburg, PA 27,619 9.9 mi
17266 Walnut Bottom, PA 581 10.6 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
17372 standard
York Springs, PA
Pop: 4,101

Related Areas

Adams County Biglerville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17307 in? ▼
ZIP code 17307 (Biglerville) 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 17307? ▼
ZIP code 17307 in Biglerville, PA has a population of 5,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17307? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17307 is $88,571, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17307? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17307 is $258,200, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17307? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17307 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17307? ▼
ZIP code 17307 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17307? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17307 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (15), Retail trade (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17307? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17307 increased by 25.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 17307? ▼
In ZIP code 17307, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 17307? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17307 is 28.0 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 17307? ▼
In ZIP code 17307, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17307? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17307 is 10.1% 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.