17344 ZIP Code — Mc Sherrystown, PA

Adams County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17344 is located in Mc Sherrystown, Pennsylvania, within Adams County. It covers approximately 0.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,633 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17344

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 $191,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $70,955. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 17344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,633

population

0.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Sherrystown	Acceptable
Mc Sherrystown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17331 Hanover (1.6 mi) 17332 Hanover (1.9 mi) 17334 Hanover (1.9 mi) 17333 Hanover (1.9 mi) 17335 Hanover (2.7 mi) 17340 Littlestown (6 mi) 17301 Abbottstown (6.4 mi) 17350 New Oxford (6.5 mi) 17362 Spring Grove (8.4 mi) 17329 Glenville (9.6 mi) 17364 Thomasville (10.3 mi) 17316 East Berlin (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,633
Population density	4,844 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8081
Longitude	-77.0182
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	48.0%	35.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,633

Population

4,844

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$70,955

Median household income

$29,942

Per capita income

$191,300

Median home value

$1,194

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

858

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

155

5–9

129

140

10–14

116

142

15–19

118

187

20–24

154

272

25–34

225

253

35–44

210

251

45–54

207

55–59

119

60–64

155

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	963	26.5%
18 and over	2,670	73.5%
65 and over	555	15.3%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,377	87.7%
Hispanic or Latino	216	5.6%
Two or more races	177	4.6%
Other race	79	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	35.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	25.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$70,955

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 30.6%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,300
Median rent / month	$1,194
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	28.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	15.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.9%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	2.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	698	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	60	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	347	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	292	20.9%
Households with children under 18	559	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	434	31.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	23.4%
Married	50.8%	51.8%
Separated	4.4%	7.7%
Widowed	5.1%	8.6%
Divorced	9.6%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	2.8%
Kindergarten	42	4.2%
Elementary school	458	45.8%
High school	266	26.6%
College / grad school	207	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Professional & management 12.9%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 4.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	224	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,430	94.4%
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)	3,633	100.0%
Born in same state	3,633	100.0%
Born in different state	2,508	69.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	386	10.6%
Arab	317	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	262	7.2%
English	30	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17344

What city is ZIP code 17344 in?

ZIP code 17344 is primarily assigned to Mc Sherrystown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17344 in?

ZIP code 17344 falls within Adams County, Pennsylvania.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17344?

The median home value in ZIP code 17344 is $191,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 17344?

ZIP code 17344 has an estimated population of 3,633 residents, with a density of 4,863 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17344?

The median household income in ZIP code 17344 is $70,955, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17344 in?

ZIP code 17344 observes the EST timezone.