17247 ZIP Code — Quincy, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17247 is located in Quincy, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17247

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 82%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $49,926. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 96% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 17247 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

471

population

0.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17247 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17247

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quincy	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	471
Population density	3,140 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	0.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8044
Longitude	-77.5704
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	54.4%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

471

Population

3,140

People per sq mi

81.1

Median age

$49,926

Median household income

$35,129

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,443

Median monthly rent

17.7%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	471	100.0%
65 and over	464	98.5%
Median age	81.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Black or African American 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	447	94.9%
Two or more races	16	3.4%
Black or African American	8	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
Median income	$49,926

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 36.6%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$500k–$1M 31.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,443
Owner occupied	17.7%
Renter occupied	82.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	40.3%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	69.7%
3 bedrooms	17.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	71.4%
2 vehicles	16.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	104	45.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	100.0%
Average household size	1.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.5%	3.8%
Married	66.5%	37.7%
Separated	13.5%	0.0%
Widowed	13.5%	43.0%
Divorced	0.0%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	100.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	95.7%
Retirement income	85.7%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	63.0%
High cholesterol	47.4%
Diabetes	19.2%
Heart disease	21.1%
Stroke	8.9%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	59.2%
Kidney disease	7.6%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	21.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.3%
Binge drinking	2.7%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.1%
Depression	12.7%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	7.8%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	92.2%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	98.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.6%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	471	100.0%
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)	471	100.0%
Born in same state	471	100.0%
Born in different state	240	51.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	140	29.7%
Italian	45	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	3%
English	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	68.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17247

What city is ZIP code 17247 in?

ZIP code 17247 is primarily assigned to Quincy, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17247 in?

ZIP code 17247 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17247 have an older population?

99% of residents in ZIP code 17247 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17247 have a large retiree population?

96% of households in ZIP code 17247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 17247 mostly rentals?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 17247 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 17247 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 17247 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17247 in?

ZIP code 17247 observes the EST timezone.