17252 ZIP Code — Saint Thomas, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17252 is located in Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 30.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,661 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17252

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $56,543.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,661

population

30.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Thomas	Acceptable
Saint Thomas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17224 Fort Loudon (5.3 mi) 17202 Chambersburg (6.1 mi) 17201 Chambersburg (8 mi) 17225 Greencastle (8.3 mi) 17265 Upperstrasburg (8.5 mi) 17246 Pleasant Hall (9.1 mi) 17233 Mc Connellsburg (10 mi) 17221 Fannettsburg (10.2 mi) 17236 Mercersburg (10.4 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (11.5 mi) 17244 Orrstown (13.3 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,661
Population density	120 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	30.50 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9123
Longitude	-77.8082
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	39.1%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,661

Population

120

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$56,543

Median household income

$24,732

Per capita income

$199,600

Median home value

$1,145

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

987

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

147

112

5–9

124

186

10–14

206

131

15–19

144

103

20–24

113

256

25–34

282

184

35–44

204

187

45–54

206

55–59

106

147

60–64

162

113

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,167	31.9%
18 and over	2,494	68.1%
65 and over	433	11.8%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Asian 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,606	98.4%
Asian	48	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.1%
Two or more races	5	0.1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$56,543

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 41.8%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,600
Median rent / month	$1,145
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	37.0%
Wood	15.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	807	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	165	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	269	20.4%
Households with children under 18	712	54.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	19.3%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	26.2%
Married	65.9%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	3.2%
Divorced	5.8%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 57.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	8.0%
Kindergarten	89	9.6%
Elementary school	497	53.6%
High school	250	27.0%
College / grad school	17	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Retail trade 13.7%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	256	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	72.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,381	92.4%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,604	98.4%
Born in same state	3,604	98.4%
Born in different state	2,924	79.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.6%
Not a US citizen	49	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	495	13.5%
Italian	300	8.2%
French	172	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	111	3%
Norwegian	33	0.9%
Polish	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17252

What city is ZIP code 17252 in?

ZIP code 17252 is primarily assigned to Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17252 in?

ZIP code 17252 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17252 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 17252 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17252?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17252 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 17252 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 17252?

ZIP code 17252 has an estimated population of 3,661 residents, with a density of 120 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17252 in?

ZIP code 17252 observes the EST timezone.