17214 ZIP Code — Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17214 is located in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 3.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17214

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $55,080. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17214 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,189

population

3.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17214 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17214

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blue Ridge Summit	Acceptable
Blue Ridge Summit	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21719 Cascade (3.1 mi) 21780 Sabillasville (4.5 mi) 17320 Fairfield (6 mi) 17268 Waynesboro (7.8 mi) 21727 Emmitsburg (8.2 mi) 17237 Mont Alto (8.4 mi) 21783 Smithsburg (8.6 mi) 21788 Thurmont (10.3 mi) 17222 Fayetteville (10.3 mi) 21778 Rocky Ridge (11.3 mi) 21742 Hagerstown (11.7 mi) 17325 Gettysburg (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,189
Population density	312 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	3.81 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7400
Longitude	-77.4658
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,189

Population

312

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$55,080

Median household income

$36,249

Per capita income

$268,200

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

46.2%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

365

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	262	22.0%
18 and over	927	78.0%
65 and over	268	22.5%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 4.8%

Black or African American 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,107	93.1%
Two or more races	57	4.8%
Black or African American	25	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	3.2%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 21.0%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	21.0%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$55,080

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 26.2%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,200
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	46.2%
Renter occupied	53.8%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	35.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	16.1%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	50.9%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	80.8%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	174	29.2%
Cohabiting couple	49	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	250	42.0%
Female householder, no spouse	122	20.5%
Households with children under 18	146	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	239	40.2%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	20.0%
Married	29.4%	40.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	23.4%
Divorced	33.5%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	5.3%
Elementary school	151	57.2%
High school	69	26.1%
College / grad school	30	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.1%

Retail trade 17.2%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Construction 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Professional & management 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.7%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	24.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.6%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	12.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,173	98.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,189	100.0%
Born in same state	1,189	100.0%
Born in different state	468	39.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	349	29.4%
French	89	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	7.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	82.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17214

What city is ZIP code 17214 in?

ZIP code 17214 is primarily assigned to Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17214 in?

ZIP code 17214 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17214 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 17214 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17214?

ZIP code 17214 has an estimated population of 1,189 residents, with a density of 312 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17214?

The median household income in ZIP code 17214 is $55,080, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17214?

The median home value in ZIP code 17214 is $268,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 17214 in?

ZIP code 17214 observes the EST timezone.