Franklin County, PA ZIP Codes
Pennsylvania (PA) · 31 ZIP codes · 30 cities
31
ZIP codes
156,289
population (2021)
+4.5%
pop change since 2010
42055
FIPS code
Franklin County ZIP code map
About Franklin County
Franklin County is located in Pennsylvania and contains 31 ZIP codes across 30 cities and communities.
The county's population was 156,289 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.5% from 149,618 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Franklin County is 42055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 156,289 |
| 2010 population | 149,618 |
| Change | +4.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| FIPS code | 42055 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Franklin County
Amberson
Blue Ridge Summit
Chambersburg
Concord
Doylesburg
Dry Run
Fannettsburg
Fayetteville
Fort Loudon
Greencastle
Lemasters
Lurgan
Marion
Mercersburg
Mont Alto
Orrstown
Pleasant Hall
Quincy
Rouzerville
Roxbury
Saint Thomas
Scotland
Shady Grove
South Mountain
Spring Run
State Line
Upperstrasburg
Waynesboro
Willow Hill
Zullinger
ZIP codes for Franklin County, PA (31)
Demographics & statistics
142,939
Population
42.1
Median age
$74,293
Median household income
$37,284
Per capita income
$207,075
Median home value
$747
Median monthly rent
76.8%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
45,298
Housing units
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4,276
Under 5
3,785
4,859
5–9
4,302
4,684
10–14
4,146
4,421
15–19
3,914
3,971
20–24
3,515
9,362
25–34
8,288
9,025
35–44
7,989
9,874
45–54
8,741
5,044
55–59
4,466
5,523
60–64
4,890
8,194
65–74
7,255
4,388
75–84
3,884
2,198
85+
1,945
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31,384 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 111,555 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 27,864 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Black or African American
3.5%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126,843 | 85.5% |
| Two or more races | 6,790 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,395 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 5,166 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 2,446 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1,164 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 495 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $74,293 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
25.5%
$200k–$300k
28.3%
$300k–$500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
7.3%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,075 |
| Median rent / month | $747 |
| Owner occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 76.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 36.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% |
| Electricity | 39.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 25.9% |
| Wood | 16.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30,953 | 57.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,886 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,766 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13,937 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 16,866 | 24.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19,478 | 33.7% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 20.5% |
| Married | 56.1% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
50.7%
Some college, no degree
11.9%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,565 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 1,420 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 14,044 | 46.5% |
| High school | 6,635 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 5,499 | 18.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
8.6%
Professional & management
7.0%
Public administration
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.4% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 24.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
27.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10,084 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 134,878 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 3,677 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,715 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 566 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 346 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 137,412 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 134,981 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 92,523 | 76.2% |
| Foreign born | 2,431 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,527 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,545 | 49.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 18,232 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 15,143 | 10.6% |
| French | 11,757 | 8.2% |
| English | 1,552 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 737 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 556 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 367 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 195 | 0.1% |
| German | 186 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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