17257 ZIP Code — Shippensburg, PA
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17257 is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 115.17 square miles and serves a population of 28,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.
About ZIP code 17257
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $67,055. 32% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,635
population
115.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17257 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17257
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Shippensburg | Acceptable |
| Shippensburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17266 Walnut Bottom (5.4 mi)
17240 Newburg (8.5 mi)
17232 Lurgan (9 mi)
17244 Orrstown (10.3 mi)
17241 Newville (10.4 mi)
17222 Fayetteville (10.6 mi)
17201 Chambersburg (11.4 mi)
17246 Pleasant Hall (11.5 mi)
17307 Biglerville (12.2 mi)
17202 Chambersburg (13.1 mi)
17237 Mont Alto (14.1 mi)
17304 Aspers (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,635 |
| Population density | 249 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 115.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0406 |
| Longitude | -77.4975 |
| 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 | 44.8% | 33.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 33.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 26.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
28,635
Population
249
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$67,055
Median household income
$35,065
Per capita income
$203,600
Median home value
$1,038
Median monthly rent
66.1%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
7,892
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
752
Under 5
707
828
5–9
779
961
10–14
905
1,599
15–19
1,505
1,734
20–24
1,632
1,753
25–34
1,649
1,579
35–44
1,486
1,578
45–54
1,484
746
55–59
701
737
60–64
693
1,499
65–74
1,411
693
75–84
652
295
85+
277
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,046 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 22,589 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,827 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Black or African American
3.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,001 | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 941 | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 780 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 769 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 294 | 1% |
| Other race | 144 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.8% | 33.4% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 33.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 26.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $67,055 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
23.8%
$200k–$300k
32.7%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,038 |
| Owner occupied | 66.1% |
| Renter occupied | 33.9% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 57.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.9% |
| Mobile homes | 10.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.8% |
| Electricity | 44.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.9% |
| Fuel oil | 20.3% |
| Wood | 5.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,491 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 962 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,216 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,197 | 20.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,020 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,298 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 31.8% |
| Married | 46.9% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
43.8%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 190 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 228 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,698 | 30.9% |
| High school | 1,353 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 4,251 | 48.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
14.3%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Public administration
7.1%
Construction
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 22.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 7.9% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,710 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| No insurance | 10.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 19.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,176 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 582 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 129 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 313 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 121 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,643 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 27,174 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,168 | 73.9% |
| Foreign born | 469 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 992 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 612 | 61.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,072 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 2,822 | 9.9% |
| French | 1,924 | 6.7% |
| Polish | 315 | 1.1% |
| English | 202 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 99 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.2% |
| German | 34 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17257
What city is ZIP code 17257 in?
ZIP code 17257 is primarily assigned to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17257 in?
ZIP code 17257 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 17257?
ZIP code 17257 has an estimated population of 28,635 residents, with a density of 249 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17257?
The median home value in ZIP code 17257 is $203,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17257?
The median household income in ZIP code 17257 is $67,055, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17257 in?
ZIP code 17257 observes the EST timezone.