Felton ZIP Code List — York County, PA

There is one unique ZIP code in Felton, Pennsylvania and it is 17322. Area code: 717.

ZIP codes

39.45

sq mi land

0.00

sq mi water

717

area code

Felton, PA ZIP code map

About Felton, PA

Felton is a small community located in York County, Pennsylvania, served by the single ZIP code 17322. Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Pennsylvania, Felton offers residents a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy access to larger nearby urban centers. The community is part of the broader York County region, which has a rich history rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and American colonial heritage.

Location & geography

Felton is situated in southern York County, Pennsylvania, placing it in the heart of the South Central Pennsylvania region, not far from the Maryland border. Nearby communities include Red Lion, Shrewsbury, York, and Delta, making Felton a centrally positioned rural enclave within a network of small towns and boroughs. The community encompasses 39.45 square miles of land area and has no recorded water area, reflecting its entirely inland, terrestrial character set among gently rolling farmland and wooded hills typical of the Piedmont region.

Community & economy

Felton has the character of a close-knit, agricultural rural community where farming, small businesses, and family life define the pace of daily living. The surrounding York County area supports industries such as light manufacturing, agriculture, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to Red Lion, York, or other nearby boroughs for employment and services. Daily life in Felton revolves around the natural landscape, local schools within the South Eastern School District, and the strong community ties that are common throughout rural York County.

Transportation

Felton is accessible via several state routes that wind through York County's rural landscape, with Route 74 being a notable corridor connecting the area to Red Lion and points north toward the city of York. Interstate 83, a major north-south artery linking York to Baltimore, Maryland, is accessible within a short drive, making regional travel relatively convenient for residents. The nearest major commercial airport is Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), located roughly 50 miles to the north, while Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is also a practical option approximately 50 to 60 miles to the south.

History

York County, where Felton is located, was established in 1749 and played a significant role in early American history, including serving as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress in 1777 and 1778. The Felton area, like much of southern York County, was historically shaped by German immigrant settlers who established farms and small communities throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, leaving a lasting cultural imprint on the region. Agriculture remained the economic backbone of the Felton area for generations, with tobacco, grain, and livestock farming characterizing the rural landscape well into the modern era.

Did you know?

One surprising aspect of Felton is that despite its small, rural footprint, it encompasses a generous 39.45 square miles of land, making it geographically larger than many Pennsylvania communities that carry a higher public profile. Felton's location in southern York County also places it within a short drive of the Pennsylvania-Maryland border, giving residents convenient access to two states for shopping, recreation, and employment.

ZIP codes for Felton, PA (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
17322	Felton	York	View map

Demographics & statistics

6,161

Population

42.8

Median age

$102,417

Median household income

$48,170

Per capita income

$232,600

Median home value

$1,180

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

2,453

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

130

175

5–9

151

193

10–14

166

157

15–19

135

161

20–24

139

432

25–34

373

485

35–44

418

423

45–54

364

320

55–59

275

306

60–64

264

319

65–74

275

168

75–84

144

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,203	19.5%
18 and over	4,958	80.5%
65 and over	942	15.3%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,868	94.6%
Two or more races	167	2.7%
Black or African American	80	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	45	0.7%
Asian	31	0.5%
Other race	11	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	14.5%
Median income	$102,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 17.9%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,600
Median rent / month	$1,180
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	27.5%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	33.5%
Fuel oil	30.3%
Wood	9.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,649	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	175	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	395	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	230	9.4%
Households with children under 18	843	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	657	26.8%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	16.7%
Married	63.1%	68.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.9%
Widowed	3.9%	3.0%
Divorced	8.2%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	5.8%
Kindergarten	91	8.2%
Elementary school	499	44.9%
High school	311	28.0%
College / grad school	146	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 14.2%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	28.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,879	95.4%
Spanish	19	0.3%
Other Indo-European	16	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,094	98.9%
Born in same state	6,071	98.5%
Born in different state	3,688	59.9%
Foreign born	23	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	67	1.1%
Not a US citizen	45	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	856	13.9%
Arab	700	11.4%
Italian	618	10%
Polish	80	1.3%
English	51	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	48	0.8%
Dutch	41	0.7%
Irish	15	0.2%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ZIP code for Felton, PA?

Felton, PA has one ZIP code: 17322.

What is the main ZIP code for Felton, PA?

The primary ZIP code for Felton, PA is 17322. The city uses area code 717 for phone service.

What county is Felton, PA in?

Felton is located in York County, Pennsylvania.

How many ZIP codes are in Felton, PA?

Felton, PA has 1 ZIP code.

What ZIP code should I use for mailing addresses in downtown Felton near the Felton Fire Company?

All addresses in Felton, including the downtown area near the Felton Fire Company, use the ZIP code 17322.

What is the ZIP code for the Felton area along Route 272 in York County?

Addresses along Route 272 and throughout the Felton area in York County are serviced by ZIP code 17322.