17201 ZIP Code — Chambersburg, PA
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17201 is located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 19.12 square miles and serves a population of 27,148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.
About ZIP code 17201
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 $195,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $56,478. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,148
population
19.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17201 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17201
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chambersburg | Acceptable |
| Chambersburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17202 Chambersburg (1.9 mi)
17246 Pleasant Hall (7 mi)
17252 Saint Thomas (8 mi)
17237 Mont Alto (8.3 mi)
17222 Fayetteville (9.5 mi)
17265 Upperstrasburg (9.8 mi)
17268 Waynesboro (9.9 mi)
17244 Orrstown (10.4 mi)
17225 Greencastle (10.4 mi)
17224 Fort Loudon (10.7 mi)
17257 Shippensburg (11.4 mi)
17221 Fannettsburg (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,148 |
| Population density | 1,420 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9311 |
| Longitude | -77.6586 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 717/223 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 36.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.2% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
27,148
Population
1,420
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$56,478
Median household income
$33,980
Per capita income
$195,300
Median home value
$1,050
Median monthly rent
48.0%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
6,413
Housing units
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
657
Under 5
740
828
5–9
932
673
10–14
758
760
15–19
854
698
20–24
786
1,772
25–34
1,993
1,509
35–44
1,697
1,652
45–54
1,859
769
55–59
865
704
60–64
791
1,290
65–74
1,451
894
75–84
1,005
570
85+
641
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,444 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 21,704 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,851 | 21.6% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Other race
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,149 | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,274 | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,199 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,845 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 1,293 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 389 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 273 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 36.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.2% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $56,478 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
30.6%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
$300k–$500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,050 |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 52.0% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 43.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.1% |
| Electricity | 53.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 9.9% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,424 | 36.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,285 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,259 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,256 | 34.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,362 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,183 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.2% | 27.7% |
| Married | 45.7% | 36.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 14.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 17.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 251 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 313 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,378 | 43.7% |
| High school | 1,317 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,185 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Retail trade
15.3%
Professional & management
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Public administration
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Other services
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Construction
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.9% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 23.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 4.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
22.2%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
24.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,957 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.2% |
| No insurance | 10.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,751 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,827 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,487 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 216 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 74 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,731 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 23,776 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 17,586 | 64.8% |
| Foreign born | 955 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,417 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 909 | 37.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,874 | 10.6% |
| French | 2,559 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 2,088 | 7.7% |
| English | 303 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 171 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 126 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17201
What city is ZIP code 17201 in?
ZIP code 17201 is primarily assigned to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17201 in?
ZIP code 17201 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17201 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 17201 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 17201?
ZIP code 17201 has an estimated population of 27,148 residents, with a density of 1,420 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17201?
The median home value in ZIP code 17201 is $195,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17201?
The median household income in ZIP code 17201 is $56,478, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17201 in?
ZIP code 17201 observes the EST timezone.