17257 ZIP Code
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17257 |
| City/Town: | Shippensburg |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,635 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,055 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,760 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,571 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,600 |
| Land Area: | 115.2 sq miles
298.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0560, -77.4967 |
Population Information (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,635 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,755 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,880 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,459 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,607 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,866 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,104 | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,366 | 11.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,402 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,065 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,062 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,447 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,430 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,910 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,345 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 572 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,038 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,571 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,866 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 705 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,187 | 66.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,679 | 33.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,233 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 942 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,117 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,543 | 43.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,164 | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,334 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,362 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,771 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17257 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,055 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,428 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,375 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,760 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,111 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,319 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 724 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,318 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,732 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,450 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,101 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,001 | 90.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 941 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 769 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 144 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 780 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 294 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 892 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 274 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 326 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 246 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17257 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 260 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 666 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 786 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 821 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,366 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,216 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,440 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,192 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 518 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 601 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17257 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,808 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,456 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 97 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,084 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 189 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,005 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17257 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 575 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 934 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,551 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 367 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,041 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,143 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 102 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 337 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,236 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,320 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,277 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 423 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,013 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.4% | 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 (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,337 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,377 | 71.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,645 | 30.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,106 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17257 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,211 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,459 | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,789 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 335 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 172 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 963 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17257 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,635 | 57.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 925 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 585 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 519 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 416 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 524 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 795 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,171 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17257 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 80 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 951 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,049 | 17.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,398 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,352 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,619 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 826 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 781 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 729 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,786 | 15.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17257 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 436 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 924 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,107 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,838 | 41.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,963 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 303 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17257 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,365 | 21.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 537 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,881 | 44.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,201 | 20.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 98 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 585 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 92 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 107 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17257 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 702 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,656 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,529 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,979 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17257 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 630 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 276 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 879 | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,708 | 23.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,352 | 32.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,037 | 14.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 257 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17257 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,463 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,038 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,866 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,491 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,048 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,216 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,197 | 20.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,020 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,298 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17257 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,210 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,284 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,722 | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 187 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 963 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,659 | 30.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17257 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,720 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 190 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,698 | 30.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,353 | 15.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,251 | 48.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,521 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,710 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,443 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,200 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,725 | 53.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,335 | 41.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17257 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,280 | 81.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,141 | 18.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,134 | 41.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,986 | 58.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,121 | 21.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,643 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 469 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 992 | 211.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 992 | 211.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 992 | 211.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 88 | 18.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 86 | 18.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 262 | 55.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17257 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,176 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,788 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,388 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 395 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,660 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 253 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 80 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17257 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,866 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,486 | 87.3% | 89.4% |
Shippensburg, PA17257