ZIP Code 17340

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Littlestown · Adams County · Pennsylvania

Population
10,896

109/sq mi

Median income
$90,030

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$298,000

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.1%

Median age 40.6

Land area
100.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 17340 in Littlestown, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,896. The median household income is $90,030, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $298,000, 7% above the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17340 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.2 square miles in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,896 residents, producing a population density of 109 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 17340 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17340 sits at $90,030 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,990. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $298,000 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17340 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 17340 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 17340

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17340.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17340, Littlestown, 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

10,896

Population

100.2

Area (sq mi)

109

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17340?

40.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
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?

$90,030

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$39,990

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,533

Total Housing Units

4,394

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$298,000

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17340 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 163
2021 +8.7% 177
2022 +12.0% 198
2023 +6.4% 211
2024 +7.6% 227

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 183 business establishments in ZIP 17340, employing approximately 1,714 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,810,000.

183

Businesses

1,714

Employees

$81.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 27 14.8%
Retail trade 23 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 17 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.3%
Manufacturing 16 8.7%
Wholesale trade 10 5.5%
Finance and insurance 9 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.2%
Information 3 1.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
21787 Taneytown, MD 10,693 6.4 mi
17344 Mc Sherrystown, PA 3,656 6.0 mi
17350 New Oxford, PA 12,886 9.4 mi
17331 Hanover, PA 50,292 7.5 mi
17325 Gettysburg, PA 27,619 7.9 mi
21158 Westminster, MD 20,234 8.6 mi
17301 Abbottstown, PA 4,053 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17340 in?
ZIP code 17340 (Littlestown) 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 17340?
ZIP code 17340 in Littlestown, PA has a population of 10,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17340?
The median household income in ZIP 17340 is $90,030, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17340?
The median home value in ZIP 17340 is $298,000, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17340 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17340?
ZIP code 17340 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 1,714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17340 are: Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (27), Retail trade (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17340?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17340 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 17340?
In ZIP code 17340, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 17340?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17340 is 33.0 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 17340?
In ZIP code 17340, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17340 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Littlestown, PA

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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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