Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 810 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 26,129 (40.6%) |
| Some College | 7,898 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 7,124 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 5,973 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,369 (25.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,739 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $260,318 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,069/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 41,100 |
| Vacant Units | 2,919 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Adams County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 18 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 99,713 residents. With a median age of 43.18, it is a middle-aged county.
Adams County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,738 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Adams County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $260,318 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,068. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Adams County are primarily White (87.59%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Adams County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17301 | Abbottstown | 4,122 | $81,726 | $235,100 | $1,103 | 2.3% | 30.2% |
| 17303 | Arendtsville | 439 | $79,226 | $186,600 | $898 | 0.4% | 34.6% |
| 17304 | Aspers | 3,039 | $85,625 | $255,600 | $1,153 | 3.2% | 28.9% |
| 17306 | Bendersville | 538 | $79,375 | $173,700 | $1,156 | 7.8% | 14.5% |
| 17307 | Biglerville | 5,677 | $80,274 | $230,000 | $862 | 4.0% | 27.1% |
| 17316 | East Berlin | 8,460 | $91,484 | $282,500 | $977 | 2.7% | 34.8% |
| 17320 | Fairfield | 8,103 | $87,321 | $283,000 | $1,252 | 1.9% | 35.5% |
| 17324 | Gardners | 4,469 | $73,223 | $236,800 | $881 | 4.7% | 18.6% |
| 17325 | Gettysburg | 29,857 | $79,351 | $278,800 | $956 | 2.8% | 44.0% |
| 17340 | Littlestown | 11,403 | $84,858 | $276,700 | $1,179 | 1.4% | 31.8% |
| 17344 | Mc Sherrystown | 3,770 | $71,688 | $203,600 | $1,365 | 8.9% | 29.7% |
| 17350 | New Oxford | 13,219 | $78,976 | $234,600 | $1,237 | 3.4% | 31.4% |
| 17353 | Orrtanna | 2,745 | $99,219 | $247,800 | $898 | 0.3% | 35.3% |
| 17372 | York Springs | 3,845 | $74,314 | $248,000 | $1,114 | 3.1% | 32.0% |