17236 ZIP Code
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17236 |
| City/Town: | Mercersburg |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,316 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,119 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,417 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,617 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,000 |
| Land Area: | 125.7 sq miles
325.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8002, -77.9474 |
Population Information (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,316 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,195 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,121 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 578 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 531 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 352 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 427 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 331 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,119 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 804 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,021 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 666 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 777 | 9.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 890 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 669 | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 151 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $970 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,617 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,228 | 89.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 389 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,488 | 77.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 740 | 22.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,097 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 154 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 502 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,566 | 42.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,081 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 494 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 719 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 581 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,119 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,074 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,172 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,417 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,544 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,404 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 140 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,177 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,684 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 272 | 6.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 448 | 10.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,659 | 92.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 235 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 58 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 359 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 151 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 147 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 71 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17236 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 121 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 58 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 287 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 278 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 385 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 481 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 491 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 605 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 301 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 221 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17236 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,137 | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 335 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 186 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 78 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 503 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17236 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 225 | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 203 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 764 | 17.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 109 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 498 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 302 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 253 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 387 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,053 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 348 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 143 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 108 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,652 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,081 | 73.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,070 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 649 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17236 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,500 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,109 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 862 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 146 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 88 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 285 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17236 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,807 | 77.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 268 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 67 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 89 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 38 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 88 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 247 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17236 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 70 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 421 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 544 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 354 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 396 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 501 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 264 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 207 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 860 | 23.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17236 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 51 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 138 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 914 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,412 | 39.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 748 | 20.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 354 | 9.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17236 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 543 | 16.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,411 | 43.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 693 | 21.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 282 | 8.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 68 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17236 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 124 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 796 | 24.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,215 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,093 | 33.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17236 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 103 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 212 | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 693 | 27.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 684 | 27.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 530 | 21.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 106 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 83 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,575 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $593 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $970 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,228 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,739 | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 454 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 478 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 750 | 23.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 872 | 27.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,144 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17236 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,263 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 826 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,902 | 58.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 70 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 395 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 858 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17236 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,515 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 141 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 56 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 668 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 381 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 269 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,614 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 489 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,301 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,105 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 25 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 623 | 56.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 457 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17236 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,218 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,053 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 780 | 74.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 273 | 25.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 74 | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,173 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 143 | 4766.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 143 | 4766.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 143 | 4766.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 73 | 2433.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9 | 300.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 166.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17236 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,738 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,608 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 130 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 35 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 82 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17236 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,228 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,902 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Mercersburg, PA17236