| ZIP Code | 17268 |
|---|---|
| City | Waynesboro |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 733 ft |
| Latitude | 39.774913 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.575622 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.7% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 98 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,102 (42.4%) |
| Some College | 2,487 (13%) |
| Associates | 2,537 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,927 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,940 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,715 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,900 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,081/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,693 |
| Vacant Units | 695 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,693 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 695 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 17268 is located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. With a population of 29,096, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 17268 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,715 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17268 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,081 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 17268 is primarily White (85.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17268 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 17268 in Waynesboro, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,096 residents, a median household income of $69,715, and a median home value of $225,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.