17236 ZIP Code – Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
17236 is a ZIP code serving Mercersburg, Pennsylvania in Franklin County with a population of approximately 8,316 residents. The median household income of $75,119 is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $230,000, near the national average, with 76.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $970 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.5%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 41.6, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 17212, 21722, 21711.
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ZIP 17236 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17236 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,316 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $75k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $230k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $970 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17212 – Big Cove Tannery
- 21722 – Clear Spring
- 21711 – Big Pool
- 17225 – Greencastle
- 17252 – Saint Thomas
- 17238 – Needmore
- 17233 – Mc Connellsburg
- 17224 – Fort Loudon
- 21767 – Maugansville
- 17263 – State Line
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17212 | BIG COVE TANNERY | 667 | $76,927 |
| 21722 | CLEAR SPRING | 6,709 | $84,906 |
| 21711 | BIG POOL | 864 | $92,868 |
| 17225 | GREENCASTLE | 20,935 | $83,606 |
| 17252 | SAINT THOMAS | 3,661 | $56,543 |