City

Mont Alto, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,672Population
💰$75,263Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$189,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 82% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.8%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
6%
18–24
25%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 82% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (3.4%)
HS Graduate447 (45.3%)
Some College91 (9.2%)
Associates135 (13.7%)
Bachelors119 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree160 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College9.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,263 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$189,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,291/mo
Total Housing Units642
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Mont Alto, PA

Mont Alto is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,672 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Mont Alto is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,263 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mont Alto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,291 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mont Alto is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.39%).

Mont Alto, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Mont Alto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17237 1,672 $75,263 $189,500 $1,291 8.9% 28.3% 73.6%