17268 ZIP Code
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17268 |
| City/Town: | Waynesboro |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,887 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,698 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,250 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,428 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,200 |
| Land Area: | 77.8 sq miles
201.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7749, -77.5756 |
Population Information (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,887 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,303 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,584 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,207 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,124 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,112 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,026 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,230 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,039 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,132 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,737 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,778 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,098 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,219 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,344 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 841 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,008 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,428 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,619 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 809 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,244 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,375 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,188 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 506 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,687 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,737 | 43.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,642 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,101 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,339 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,176 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17268 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,698 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,312 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,242 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,250 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,240 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,693 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 540 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,591 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,259 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,776 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 605 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,264 | 90.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 971 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 155 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,435 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 691 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,040 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 735 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 837 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 29 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 439 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17268 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 394 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 322 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 796 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 942 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,811 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,534 | 21.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,708 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,644 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 945 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 523 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17268 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,182 | 81.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 951 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 300 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 894 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17268 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 319 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 739 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,347 | 17.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 360 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,569 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,264 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 166 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 635 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 954 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,871 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,304 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 374 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 791 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,977 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,017 | 65.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,948 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,903 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17268 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,598 | 74.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,036 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,375 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 520 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 367 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,479 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17268 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,080 | 65.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,939 | 15.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 561 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 555 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 402 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 129 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 132 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 606 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17268 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 67 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 759 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,086 | 16.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,448 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,312 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,174 | 9.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,195 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,187 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 928 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,272 | 18.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17268 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,006 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,629 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,865 | 47.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,138 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 674 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17268 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,088 | 18.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 340 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,086 | 52.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,621 | 22.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 331 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17268 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 628 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,411 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,281 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,299 | 28.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17268 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 480 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 388 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 873 | 10.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,092 | 25.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,646 | 32.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,401 | 17.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 326 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17268 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,475 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,008 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,619 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,856 | 50.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,036 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,674 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,158 | 27.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,334 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,009 | 34.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17268 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,479 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,595 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,231 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 278 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,022 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,885 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17268 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,704 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 211 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 360 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,435 | 51.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,685 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,013 | 15.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,931 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,286 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,880 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,340 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 468 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,985 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,887 | 43.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17268 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,710 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,037 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,648 | 54.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,389 | 45.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 841 | 27.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,208 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 526 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 679 | 129.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 679 | 129.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 679 | 129.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 129 | 24.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 488 | 92.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 7.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17268 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,680 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,159 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,521 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,200 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 311 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17268 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,619 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,761 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Waynesboro, PA17268