| ZIP Code | 17320 |
|---|---|
| City | Fairfield |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 623 ft |
| Latitude | 39.770206 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.387568 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 69 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,091 (36.8%) |
| Some College | 584 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 924 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 496 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,522 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,321 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,252/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,454 |
| Vacant Units | 261 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,454 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 261 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 17320 is located in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, within Adams County. With a population of 8,103, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.8 years. Economically, 17320 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,321 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17320 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,252 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 17320 is primarily White (91.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17320 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 17320 in Fairfield, PA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,103 residents, a median household income of $87,321, and a median home value of $283,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.