17224 ZIP Code — Fort Loudon, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17224 is located in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 39.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17224

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $113,093. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17224 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

1,735

population

39.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17224 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Loudon	Acceptable
Fort Loudon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17265 Upperstrasburg (4.9 mi) 17252 Saint Thomas (5.3 mi) 17221 Fannettsburg (5.6 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (6.2 mi) 17233 Mc Connellsburg (7.7 mi) 17246 Pleasant Hall (7.7 mi) 17202 Chambersburg (9.1 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (9.6 mi) 17201 Chambersburg (10.7 mi) 17244 Orrstown (11 mi) 17229 Hustontown (11 mi) 17236 Mercersburg (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,735
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	39.59 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.9826
Longitude	-77.8498
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	31.8%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,735

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$113,093

Median household income

$42,683

Per capita income

$255,500

Median home value

$1,107

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,042

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

217

20–24

183

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	164	9.5%
18 and over	1,571	90.5%
65 and over	302	17.4%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,669	93%
Two or more races	60	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	59	3.3%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 48.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	48.9%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$113,093

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 53.8%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,500
Median rent / month	$1,107
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	39.7%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	65.2%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	12.7%
3 or more	72.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	25.2%
Wood	45.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	668	77.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	63	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	95	11.0%
Households with children under 18	129	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	184	21.3%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.7%	19.8%
Married	75.3%	65.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.2%	6.3%
Divorced	7.8%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 51.5%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	38	11.7%
High school	150	46.3%
College / grad school	134	41.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.2%

Retail trade 12.4%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Construction 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.8%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.5%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.5%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	41.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	10.6%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	21.3%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,679	96.8%
Spanish	19	1.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,732	99.8%
Born in same state	1,730	99.7%
Born in different state	1,474	85.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	546	31.5%
Italian	169	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	3.5%
English	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17224

What city is ZIP code 17224 in?

ZIP code 17224 is primarily assigned to Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17224 in?

ZIP code 17224 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17224 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 17224 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17224?

The median household income in ZIP code 17224 is $113,093, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 17224?

ZIP code 17224 has an estimated population of 1,735 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17224?

The median home value in ZIP code 17224 is $255,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 17224 in?

ZIP code 17224 observes the EST timezone.