| ZIP Code | 17254 |
|---|---|
| City | Scotland |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 670 ft |
| Latitude | 39.96848 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.58932 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42055 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs ↓ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 48 (13.4%) |
| Some College | 25 (7%) |
| Associates | 79 (22.1%) |
| Bachelors | 69 (19.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 136 (38.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,321 ▲ 77% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,700 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 202 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 202 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 17254 is located in Scotland, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. With a population of 497, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.6 years. Economically, 17254 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,321 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17254 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $270,700 is near the national average.
The population of 17254 is primarily White (82.29%). Residents are well-educated — 57.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%.
A notably high share of workers — 39% — 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 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 17254 in Scotland, PA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 497 residents, a median household income of $135,321, and a median home value of $270,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.