ZIP Code 17320
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Fairfield · Adams County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,823
- Median income
- $90,076
- Median home value
- $295,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.9%
- Land area
- 143.8 sq mi
54/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 17320 in Fairfield, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,823. The median household income is $90,076, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $295,000, 6% above the US average. 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 143.8 square miles in Fairfield, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,823 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 17320 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17320 sits at $90,076 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,022. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $295,000 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,200 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 17320 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 17320
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17320.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 17320, Fairfield, 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
7,823
Population
143.8
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17320?
43.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$90,076
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$44,022
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
37.6 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?
3,386
Total Housing Units
3,190
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,000
Median Home Value
+30% vs state
$1,200
Median Rent
1988
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17320 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 167 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 185 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 204 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 221 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 240 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 17320, employing approximately 1,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,311,000.
105
Businesses
1,593
Employees
$51.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.9% |
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 17320 vs 17214 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17214 | Blue Ridge Summit, PA | 1,089 | 4.7 mi |
| 17353 | Orrtanna, PA | 3,228 | 8.3 mi |
| 21727 | Emmitsburg, MD | 5,850 | 6.4 mi |
| 17343 | Mc Knightstown, PA | 180 | 7.6 mi |
| 17250 | Rouzerville, PA | 68 | 7.6 mi |
| 21780 | Sabillasville, MD | 1,625 | 7.6 mi |
| 21719 | Cascade, MD | 1,548 | 7.2 mi |
| 17261 | South Mountain, PA | 193 | 9.0 mi |
| 17222 | Fayetteville, PA | 10,749 | 10.4 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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