17246 ZIP Code — Pleasant Hall, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17246 is located in Pleasant Hall, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 2.18 square miles and serves a population of 601 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17246

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 $355,400.

Median household income is $69,763.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 17246 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

601

population

2.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17246 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17246

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Hall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17265 Upperstrasburg (3.9 mi) 17244 Orrstown (4.2 mi) 17221 Fannettsburg (6 mi) 17202 Chambersburg (6.7 mi) 17201 Chambersburg (7 mi) 17232 Lurgan (7.1 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (7.2 mi) 17224 Fort Loudon (7.7 mi) 17252 Saint Thomas (9.1 mi) 17262 Spring Run (10.9 mi) 17220 Dry Run (11 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	601
Population density	276 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	2.18 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.0225
Longitude	-77.7134
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	20.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	76.1%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

601

Population

276

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$69,763

Median household income

$20,182

Per capita income

$355,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

0.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	24.6%
18 and over	453	75.4%
65 and over	54	9.0%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	587	96.7%
Two or more races	13	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	76.1%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 49.8%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	49.8%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
Median income	$69,763

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 43.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$355,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	54.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	47.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	67.2%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	74.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	20	10.0%
Households with children under 18	51	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	21.9%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	30.2%
Married	48.4%	61.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	5.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 60.7%

Some college, no degree 5.7%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	21.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	30.7%
High school	62	45.3%
College / grad school	4	2.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.4%

Professional & management 14.0%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Information 5.6%

Public administration 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	4.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	46.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	26.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.1%
Carpool	43.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.9%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	26.1%
65 and over	61.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.6%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	31.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	575	95.7%
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)	601	100.0%
Born in same state	595	99.0%
Born in different state	444	73.9%
Foreign born	6	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	9.2%
Italian	42	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17246

What city is ZIP code 17246 in?

ZIP code 17246 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Hall, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17246 in?

ZIP code 17246 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17246?

The median home value in ZIP code 17246 is $355,400.

Does ZIP code 17246 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 17246 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 17246?

ZIP code 17246 has an estimated population of 601 residents, with a density of 276 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17246?

The median household income in ZIP code 17246 is $69,763, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17246 in?

ZIP code 17246 observes the EST timezone.