17265 ZIP Code — Upperstrasburg, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17265 is located in Upperstrasburg, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 30.32 square miles and serves a population of 353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17265

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 $147,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $51,875. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17265 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

353

population

30.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17265 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17265

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Upperstrasburg	Acceptable
Upperstrasburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17221 Fannettsburg (2.3 mi) 17246 Pleasant Hall (3.9 mi) 17224 Fort Loudon (4.9 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (5.4 mi) 17244 Orrstown (6.2 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (7.1 mi) 17252 Saint Thomas (8.5 mi) 17202 Chambersburg (8.9 mi) 17232 Lurgan (9.2 mi) 17201 Chambersburg (9.8 mi) 17255 Shade Gap (10.3 mi) 17220 Dry Run (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	353
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	30.32 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.0345
Longitude	-77.7863
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	29.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	55.8%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

353

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$51,875

Median household income

$26,401

Per capita income

$147,100

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	24.1%
18 and over	268	75.9%
65 and over	85	24.1%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Asian 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	345	97.7%
Asian	8	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	55.8%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.2%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 26.3%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	26.3%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$51,875

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 32.3%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,100
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	32.5%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	1.5%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	20.3%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	43.7%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	13.5%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	18.8%
Wood	32.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	19	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.8%
Households with children under 18	50	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	45.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	26.7%
Married	76.7%	62.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	3.3%
Divorced	3.0%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 57.5%

Some college, no degree 7.0%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	5.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	51	63.8%
High school	15	18.8%
College / grad school	10	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.8%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Public administration 17.1%

Construction 11.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.4%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	32.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	10.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	17.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	334	94.6%
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)	345	97.7%
Born in same state	327	92.6%
Born in different state	259	73.4%
Foreign born	18	5.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	30.9%
French	22	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17265

What city is ZIP code 17265 in?

ZIP code 17265 is primarily assigned to Upperstrasburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17265 in?

ZIP code 17265 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17265?

6% 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 17265 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 17265 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 17265 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 17265 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17265?

The median home value in ZIP code 17265 is $147,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 17265 in?

ZIP code 17265 observes the EST timezone.