| ZIP Code | 17344 |
|---|---|
| City | Mc Sherrystown |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Adams County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 556 ft |
| Latitude | 39.805321 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.018879 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 20.0% ▲ 100% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.9% ▲ 82% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,009 (43.5%) |
| Some College | 311 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 306 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 263 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 425 (18.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,688 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,600 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,365/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,526 |
| Vacant Units | 80 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 80 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 17344 is located in Mc Sherrystown, Pennsylvania, within Adams County. With a population of 3,770, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 17344 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,688 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17344 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $203,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,365 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.8%) and renters (40.3%). Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 17344 is primarily White (93.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 20.0%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17344 stands at 8.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 17344 in Mc Sherrystown, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 3,770 residents, a median household income of $71,688, and a median home value of $203,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.