17266 ZIP Code — Walnut Bottom, PA

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17266 is located in Walnut Bottom, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 1.32 square miles and serves a population of 397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17266

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 $190,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 51% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 17266 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

397

population

1.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walnut Bottom	Acceptable
Walnut Bottom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17257 Shippensburg (5.4 mi) 17241 Newville (6.1 mi) 17240 Newburg (9.5 mi) 17307 Biglerville (11.5 mi) 17065 Mount Holly Springs (11.8 mi) 17015 Carlisle (12.1 mi) 17304 Aspers (12.2 mi) 17232 Lurgan (12.3 mi) 17222 Fayetteville (14.2 mi) 17244 Orrstown (14.4 mi) 17013 Carlisle (15.1 mi) 17007 Boiling Springs (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	397
Population density	301 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	1.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0853
Longitude	-77.4125
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	37.3%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

397

Population

301

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$28,484

Per capita income

$190,000

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	15.4%
18 and over	336	84.6%
65 and over	109	27.5%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	391	98.5%
Two or more races	6	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 27.8%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	27.8%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 40.9%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,000
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	1.9%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.8%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	38.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	39.9%
Wood	7.0%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	24	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	22	13.9%
Households with children under 18	43	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	45.6%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	33.3%
Married	64.4%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	4.4%
Divorced	2.5%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	7.7%
Elementary school	15	38.5%
High school	11	28.2%
College / grad school	10	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.9%

Construction 15.4%

Professional & management 12.6%

Public administration 8.8%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Education & healthcare 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Information 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	15.4%
Unpaid family workers	4.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	22.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	28.7%
Uninsured under 19	44.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	369	92.9%
Spanish	5	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	397	100.0%
Born in same state	397	100.0%
Born in different state	318	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	13.6%
Arab	46	11.6%
Italian	34	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.5%
Dutch	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	77.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17266

What city is ZIP code 17266 in?

ZIP code 17266 is primarily assigned to Walnut Bottom, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17266 in?

ZIP code 17266 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17266 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 17266 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17266 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 17266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17266 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 17266 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17266?

The median home value in ZIP code 17266 is $190,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17266 in?

ZIP code 17266 observes the EST timezone.