17271 ZIP Code — Willow Hill, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17271 is located in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 12.72 square miles and serves a population of 461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17271

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 $193,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $85,313. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 30% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17271 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

461

population

12.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17271 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17271

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17271. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willow Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17221 Fannettsburg (4 mi) 17265 Upperstrasburg (5.4 mi) 17220 Dry Run (5.6 mi) 17244 Orrstown (5.6 mi) 17255 Shade Gap (6.1 mi) 17262 Spring Run (6.1 mi) 17246 Pleasant Hall (7.2 mi) 17232 Lurgan (7.5 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (8 mi) 17224 Fort Loudon (9.6 mi) 17213 Blairs Mills (10.7 mi) 17264 Three Springs (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	461
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	12.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1120
Longitude	-77.7837
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	41.6%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

461

Population

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$85,313

Median household income

$34,036

Per capita income

$193,800

Median home value

$528

Median monthly rent

60.8%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

37.6%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	16.7%
18 and over	384	83.3%
65 and over	76	16.5%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Asian 2%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	450	97.6%
Asian	9	2%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 3.2%

$75k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	3.2%
$75k–$100k	37.0%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$85,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,800
Median rent / month	$528
Owner occupied	60.8%
Renter occupied	39.2%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	40.4%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	29.6%
Fuel oil	30.2%
Wood	23.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	74.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	18	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.5%
Households with children under 18	30	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	24.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	8.8%
Married	70.1%	78.5%
Separated	3.8%	8.8%
Widowed	1.4%	1.1%
Divorced	6.6%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 35.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	37.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	3.6%
Kindergarten	2	2.4%
Elementary school	26	31.0%
High school	13	15.5%
College / grad school	40	47.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Transportation & utilities 23.9%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Construction 8.3%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Information 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	32.2%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 68.8%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	424	92.0%
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)	449	97.4%
Born in same state	449	97.4%
Born in different state	425	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.6%
Not a US citizen	9	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	110	23.9%
Arab	92	20%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	6.1%
Irish	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17271

What city is ZIP code 17271 in?

ZIP code 17271 is primarily assigned to Willow Hill, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17271 in?

ZIP code 17271 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17271?

18% of residents in ZIP code 17271 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17271?

The median home value in ZIP code 17271 is $193,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 17271?

ZIP code 17271 has an estimated population of 461 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17271?

The median household income in ZIP code 17271 is $85,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17271 in?

ZIP code 17271 observes the EST timezone.