17228 ZIP Code — Harrisonville, PA

Fulton County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17228 is located in Harrisonville, Pennsylvania, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 32.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17228

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,923. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17228 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,106

population

32.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17228 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17228

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrisonville	Acceptable
Harrisonville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,106
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	32.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9875
Longitude	-78.0829
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	35.0%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,106

Population

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$76,923

Median household income

$33,127

Per capita income

$186,800

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

407

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	26.3%
18 and over	815	73.7%
65 and over	201	18.2%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,047	91.4%
Two or more races	47	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	39	3.4%
Other race	9	0.8%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
Median income	$76,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,800
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	31.8%
Wood	21.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	43	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	49	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	86	19.8%
Households with children under 18	149	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	34.8%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	24.4%
Married	65.6%	57.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.7%	11.7%
Divorced	9.0%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 53.8%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	6.2%
Kindergarten	13	5.0%
Elementary school	147	57.0%
High school	38	14.7%
College / grad school	44	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.4%

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Construction 8.8%

Other services 6.7%

Retail trade 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Professional & management 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,023	92.5%
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)	1,085	98.1%
Born in same state	1,082	97.8%
Born in different state	985	89.1%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.9%
Not a US citizen	9	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	113	10.2%
French	55	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	4.9%
Irish	17	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17228

What city is ZIP code 17228 in?

ZIP code 17228 is primarily assigned to Harrisonville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17228 in?

ZIP code 17228 falls within Fulton County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17228 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 17228 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17228?

The median home value in ZIP code 17228 is $186,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 17228?

ZIP code 17228 has an estimated population of 1,106 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17228?

The median household income in ZIP code 17228 is $76,923, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17228 in?

ZIP code 17228 observes the EST timezone.