| ZIP Code | 17224 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Loudon |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft |
| Latitude | 39.979215 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.884511 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 448 (44.8%) |
| Some College | 227 (22.7%) |
| Associates | 51 (5.1%) |
| Bachelors | 61 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 209 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,742 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 78% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,125/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,008 |
| Vacant Units | 142 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 142 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
ZIP code 17224 is located in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. With a population of 1,731, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 17224 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,742 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17224 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $261,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,125 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 78% since 2019.
The population of 17224 is primarily White (97.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 79% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17224 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 46% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 17224 in Fort Loudon, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,731 residents, a median household income of $117,742, and a median home value of $261,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.