City

Abbottstown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,122Population
💰$81,726Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$235,100Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.0%
Asian1.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,212 (45.2%)
Some College369 (13.8%)
Associates279 (10.4%)
Bachelors353 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree456 (17%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College13.8%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,726 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$235,100 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,103/mo
Total Housing Units1,591
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Abbottstown, PA

Abbottstown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,122 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Abbottstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,726 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Abbottstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,103 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abbottstown is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.48%).

Abbottstown, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Abbottstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17301 4,122 $81,726 $235,100 $1,103 2.3% 30.2% 84.4%