ZIP Code 17236

Located in Mercersburg, PA (Franklin County)

ZIP Code 17236 (Mercersburg, PA): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 8,845 residents (27 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $234,069
  • Average Household Income: $79,271

ZIP code 17236 primarily serves Mercersburg, PA in Franklin County. An estimated 8,845 people live within this area, with about 27 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 17236, the average price is around $234,069. That makes local housing 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of $231,975, and 24% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 17236 earns about $79,271 a year. This income is 1% higher than the average family in Pennsylvania ($78,219), and 1% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 8,845
Median Household Income $79,271
Median Home Value $234,069
Median Age 45.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$40,699
Labor Force Participation68.1%
Unemployment Rate4.1%
Average Commute Time32.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate76.8%
Median Rent$1,143
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)28.6%
Total Housing Units3,492

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityMercersburg
CountyFranklin
County FIPS42055
Metro Area (CBSA)Chambersburg, PA
Combined Area (CSA)Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA
Population Density27.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)39.8000, -77.9431
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.93
Dual Income Families61.6%

Marital Status

Married53.6%
Never Married26.8%
Divorced13.2%
Widowed6.4%

Gender

Male50.1%
Female49.9%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)7.7%
Poverty Rate10.9%

Key Population Groups

Veterans7.1%
Disabled Population14.4%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Mercersburg

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
17236 Current 8,845 $79,271 $234,069

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