17201 ZIP Code
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17201 |
| City/Town: | Chambersburg |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,148 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,478 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,836 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,765 |
| Median Home Value: | $195,300 |
| Land Area: | 19.1 sq miles
49.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9601, -77.6572 |
Population Information (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,148 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,778 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,370 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,397 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,760 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,431 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,614 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,484 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,765 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,206 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,511 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,634 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,495 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,741 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,899 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,211 | 4.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $195,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,050 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,765 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,224 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 541 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,872 | 48.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,352 | 52.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,462 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 774 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 997 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,582 | 44.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,448 | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,273 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,575 | 18.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,813 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,478 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,502 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,158 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,836 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,315 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,728 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 587 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,006 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,414 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,792 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 522 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,149 | 77.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,199 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 389 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 273 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,293 | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,845 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,274 | 8.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,607 | 17.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,685 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 635 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,284 | 8.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 713 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 322 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,000 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,429 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,801 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,740 | 22.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,635 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,344 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 778 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 462 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,511 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,123 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 29 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 470 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 619 | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 800 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 232 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 377 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,075 | 16.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 450 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,953 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 827 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 398 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,087 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,978 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,012 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 427 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 863 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,011 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,364 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,722 | 39.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,690 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,483 | 69.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,287 | 35.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,542 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 680 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 387 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,082 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,553 | 43.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,269 | 25.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 766 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,014 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 705 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 534 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 621 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 303 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 107 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 799 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,737 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,208 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,290 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,261 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,118 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,665 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 966 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,614 | 20.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 312 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,063 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,457 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,295 | 41.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,300 | 10.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 338 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,922 | 32.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 300 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,561 | 53.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,210 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 91 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,054 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,586 | 45.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,666 | 30.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,918 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 395 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 208 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 695 | 11.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,794 | 30.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,879 | 32.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 711 | 12.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 144 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,365 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $502 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,050 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,224 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,424 | 36.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,771 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,259 | 18.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,256 | 34.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,362 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,183 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,473 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,106 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,787 | 45.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 295 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,142 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,345 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,444 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 251 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 313 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,378 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,317 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,185 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,704 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,957 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,701 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,293 | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 429 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,523 | 47.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,341 | 44.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,775 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,213 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,800 | 56.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,267 | 39.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 478 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 146 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,731 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 955 | 3.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,417 | 253.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,417 | 253.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,417 | 253.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 159 | 16.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 2.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,930 | 202.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 4.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,751 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,720 | 84.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,031 | 15.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,200 | 12.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 663 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,224 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,018 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Chambersburg, PA17201