City

Mercersburg, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,875Population
💰$81,074Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$250,100Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.2%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,581 (45.5%)
Some College778 (13.7%)
Associates435 (7.7%)
Bachelors572 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,302 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College13.7%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,074 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$250,100 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$986/mo
Total Housing Units3,741
Vacant Units402

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Mercersburg, PA

Mercersburg is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,875 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Mercersburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,074 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mercersburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $986 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mercersburg is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mercersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17236 8,875 $81,074 $250,100 $986 2.7% 33.0% 79.8%