17254 ZIP Code — Scotland, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17254 is located in Scotland, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17254

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 $230,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,107. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17254 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

531

population

0.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scotland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	531
Population density	1,207 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	0.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9715
Longitude	-77.5885
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

531

Population

1,207

People per sq mi

59.2

Median age

$74,107

Median household income

$38,290

Per capita income

$230,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

224

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	16.6%
18 and over	443	83.4%
65 and over	230	43.3%
Median age	59.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	499	93.1%
Two or more races	24	4.5%
Black or African American	8	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
Median income	$74,107

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 57.6%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	47.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.9%
Fuel oil	51.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	74.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	60	26.0%
Households with children under 18	58	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	55.8%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	15.9%
Married	72.6%	60.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.0%
Divorced	0.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 20.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	40.2%
High school	49	50.5%
College / grad school	9	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 55.1%

Construction 16.5%

Retail trade 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	31.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.9%
Government	55.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.9%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	31.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 17.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.8%
Retirement income	55.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	531	100.0%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	479	90.2%
Born in same state	479	90.2%
Born in different state	204	38.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	9.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	169	31.8%
Italian	40	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17254

What city is ZIP code 17254 in?

ZIP code 17254 is primarily assigned to Scotland, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17254 in?

ZIP code 17254 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17254 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 17254 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 17254 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 17254 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17254 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 17254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17254 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17254 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17254 in?

ZIP code 17254 observes the EST timezone.