PlainZIP

Fairfield, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17320

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

7,823
54/sq mi
$90,076
Median income
$295,000
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17320 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Adams County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,823 residents across 143.8 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17320 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. To put 17320 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Adams County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 17320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17320.

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 17320, Fairfield, 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

7,823

Population

143.8

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17320?

43.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

How ZIP 17320 ranks nationally

Fairfield, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,076 Top 27% higher than 73% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$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

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ZIP 17320 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 17320 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 17320 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 17320 ranks #3 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
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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Pop: 27,619
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Pop: 12,886
17340 standard
Littlestown, PA
Pop: 10,896
17316 standard
East Berlin, PA
Pop: 8,266
17307 standard
Biglerville, PA
Pop: 5,899
17372 standard
York Springs, PA
Pop: 4,101

Related Areas

Adams County Fairfield, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17320 in? ▼
ZIP code 17320 (Fairfield) 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 17320? ▼
ZIP code 17320 in Fairfield, PA has a population of 7,823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17320? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17320 is $90,076, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17320? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17320 is $295,000, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17320? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17320 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17320? ▼
ZIP code 17320 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17320? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17320 are: Construction (24), Accommodation and food services (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17320? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17320 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 17320? ▼
In ZIP code 17320, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 17320? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17320 is 37.6 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 17320? ▼
In ZIP code 17320, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17320? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17320 is 9.2% 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.