City

Fairfield, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,103Population
💰$87,321Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$283,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.7%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,091 (36.8%)
Some College584 (10.3%)
Associates924 (16.3%)
Bachelors496 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,522 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College10.3%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,321 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$283,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,252/mo
Total Housing Units3,454
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Fairfield, PA

Fairfield is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,103 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,321 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,252 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17320 8,103 $87,321 $283,000 $1,252 1.9% 35.5% 88.4%