County

Franklin County, PA

31 ZIP codes  ·  30 cities  ·  Pennsylvania

👥146,714Population
💰$77,986Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$236,401Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 3.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic7.6%
Black3.5%
Asian1.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma1,104 (1.2%)
HS Graduate40,671 (42.8%)
Some College11,666 (12.3%)
Associates9,564 (10.1%)
Bachelors8,379 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree23,717 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,986 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$236,401 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,048/mo
Total Housing Units62,685
Vacant Units3,689

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Franklin County, PA

Franklin County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 30 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 146,714 residents. With a median age of 41.69, it is a middle-aged county.

Franklin County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,985 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.

Housing in Franklin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $236,401 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,048. Homeownership rates are high at 73.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Franklin County are primarily White (84.41%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Franklin County, PA is a middle-income area in Pennsylvania. The 31 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 Codes in Franklin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
17214 Blue Ridge Summit 1,162 $58,750 $291,400 $842 0.6% 49.9%
17201 Chambersburg 27,575 $59,645 $206,800 $1,109 4.9% 36.5%
17202 Chambersburg 32,772 $94,366 $257,700 $1,094 2.9% 38.5%
17217 Concord 141 $74,500 $270,000 7.6% 13.1%
17220 Dry Run 398 $65,298 $241,800 $933 3.0% 32.0%
17221 Fannettsburg 496 $62,250 $203,800 $684 0.0% 37.4%
17222 Fayetteville 10,261 $77,650 $236,100 $930 3.9% 31.8%
17224 Fort Loudon 1,731 $117,742 $261,100 $1,125 1.9% 27.0%
17225 Greencastle 20,335 $87,245 $266,100 $969 2.4% 33.2%
17235 Marion 682 $55,458 $249,100 0.0% 34.4%
17236 Mercersburg 8,875 $81,074 $250,100 $986 2.7% 33.0%
17237 Mont Alto 1,672 $75,263 $189,500 $1,291 8.9% 28.3%
17244 Orrstown 2,305 $74,792 $186,900 $898 3.4% 17.6%
17246 Pleasant Hall 598 $72,331 0.0% 15.5%
17247 Quincy 419 $51,000 $1,572 0.0% 23.5%
17251 Roxbury 27 $67,083 0.0% 21.4%
17252 Saint Thomas 4,290 $71,408 $202,300 $1,052 9.4% 22.5%
17254 Scotland 497 $135,321 $270,700 0.0% 57.4%
17262 Spring Run 921 $90,119 $221,800 $670 0.9% 24.7%
17265 Upperstrasburg 307 $41,429 $141,700 $690 10.3% 21.5%
17268 Waynesboro 29,096 $69,715 $225,900 $1,081 3.9% 30.7%
17271 Willow Hill 486 $90,798 $221,600 $578 4.5% 48.3%