17221 ZIP Code — Fannettsburg, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17221 is located in Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 11.63 square miles and serves a population of 511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17221

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17221 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

511

population

11.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17221 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17221

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17221. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fannettsburg	Acceptable
Fannettsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17265 Upperstrasburg (2.3 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (4 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (5.4 mi) 17224 Fort Loudon (5.6 mi) 17246 Pleasant Hall (6 mi) 17244 Orrstown (7 mi) 17255 Shade Gap (8.1 mi) 17220 Dry Run (9.5 mi) 17232 Lurgan (9.8 mi) 17262 Spring Run (10.1 mi) 17252 Saint Thomas (10.2 mi) 17264 Three Springs (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	511
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	11.63 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.0598
Longitude	-77.8157
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	53.5%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

511

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$59,750

Median household income

$44,988

Per capita income

$193,800

Median home value

$640

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

13.6%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	15.7%
18 and over	431	84.3%
65 and over	122	23.9%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	511	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 28.7%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	28.7%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$59,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,800
Median rent / month	$640
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	22.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	35.2%
Wood	33.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	45	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	69	30.0%
Households with children under 18	52	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	45.7%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	18.4%
Married	52.6%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.8%
Widowed	5.2%	16.2%
Divorced	10.9%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 5.2%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	6.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	54	81.8%
High school	8	12.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 31.4%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 14.3%

Public administration 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Construction 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	33.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	33.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.2%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	28.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	27.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	17.5%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	493	96.5%
Spanish	12	2.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	2.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	511	100.0%
Born in same state	511	100.0%
Born in different state	450	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	131	25.6%
Italian	24	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	3.9%
Polish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17221

What city is ZIP code 17221 in?

ZIP code 17221 is primarily assigned to Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17221 in?

ZIP code 17221 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17221 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 17221 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17221?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17221 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 17221 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17221?

The median home value in ZIP code 17221 is $193,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 17221 in?

ZIP code 17221 observes the EST timezone.