Adams County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 18 ZIP codes · 18 cities
18
ZIP codes
104,127
population (2021)
+2.7%
pop change since 2010
42001
FIPS code
Adams County ZIP code map
About Adams County
Adams County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 18 ZIP codes across 18 cities and communities.
The county's population was 104,127 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.7% from 101,407 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Adams County is 42001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 104,127 |
| 2010 population | 101,407 |
| Change | +2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42001 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Adams County
Abbottstown
Arendtsville
Aspers
Bendersville
Biglerville
Cashtown
East Berlin
Fairfield
Gardners
Gettysburg
Idaville
Littlestown
Mc Knightstown
Mc Sherrystown
New Oxford
Orrtanna
Peach Glen
York Springs
ZIP codes for Adams County, PA (18)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17301 | Abbottstown | Adams | View map |
| 17303 | Arendtsville | Adams | View map |
| 17304 | Aspers | Adams | View map |
| 17306 | Bendersville | Adams | View map |
| 17307 | Biglerville | Adams | View map |
| 17310 | Cashtown | Adams | View map |
| 17316 | East Berlin | Adams | View map |
| 17320 | Fairfield | Adams | View map |
| 17324 | Gardners | Adams | View map |
| 17325 | Gettysburg | Adams | View map |
| 17337 | Idaville | Adams | View map |
| 17340 | Littlestown | Adams | View map |
| 17343 | Mc Knightstown | Adams | View map |
| 17344 | Mc Sherrystown | Adams | View map |
| 17350 | New Oxford | Adams | View map |
| 17353 | Orrtanna | Adams | View map |
| 17372 | York Springs | Adams | View map |
| 17375 | Peach Glen | Adams | View map |
Demographics & statistics
97,789
Population
43.8
Median age
$80,190
Median household income
$37,420
Per capita income
$235,908
Median home value
$1,081
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
32,037
Housing units
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,388
Under 5
2,313
2,698
5–9
2,614
2,950
10–14
2,858
3,581
15–19
3,469
3,227
20–24
3,127
5,311
25–34
5,145
5,267
35–44
5,103
6,273
45–54
6,077
3,641
55–59
3,528
3,879
60–64
3,759
6,211
65–74
6,017
3,152
75–84
3,053
1,091
85+
1,057
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19,463 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 78,326 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 20,581 | 19.6% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,855 | 88.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,624 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,411 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 1,993 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 1,473 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 869 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 184 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $80,190 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
19.4%
$200k–$300k
34.0%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,908 |
| Median rent / month | $1,081 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.2% |
| Electricity | 28.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.3% |
| Fuel oil | 18.1% |
| Wood | 8.0% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21,159 | 58.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,151 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,988 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,851 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,970 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14,188 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 22.3% |
| Married | 58.0% | 57.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
42.9%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.4%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,096 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,028 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 8,811 | 48.0% |
| High school | 4,600 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 6,220 | 17.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
8.8%
Professional & management
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.1% |
| Retirement income | 33.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,919 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 93,088 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 2,327 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,767 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 360 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 145 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 94,679 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 93,622 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 61,003 | 68.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,057 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,110 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,429 | 38.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12,261 | 12.5% |
| French | 10,060 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 9,364 | 9.6% |
| English | 904 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 465 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 304 | 0.3% |
| German | 134 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 72 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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