Zip code 17265: Upperstrasburg, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 17265?

17265 is assigned to Upperstrasburg, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 17265 in?

17265 is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 17265?

About 300 people live in 17265, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 17265?

The median household income in 17265 is $44,844.

Q: What zip codes are near 17265?

The closest zip codes to 17265 are 17221, 17271, 17246, 17215, 17262.

Residential delivery areaFranklin CountyEastern Time

Population

300

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$204K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$660/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

30 sq mi

10 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 17265

17265 is a rural zip code in Upperstrasburg, Pennsylvania (Franklin County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 300 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 31.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $44,844 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $204,200, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $660 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 17265 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 300 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy37.2%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%105th of 1,699 in PA
Unemployment rate11.1%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%130th of 1,704 in PA
Residents under 1829.7%
95th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%112th of 1,707 in PA
Veterans10.4%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%254th of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older22.3%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%694th of 1,707 in PA
Average commute29.5 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min469th of 1,596 in PA
Homeownership rate71.7%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,225th of 1,698 in PA
Foreign-born residents5%
29th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%402nd of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$204,200
22nd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500774th of 1,628 in PA
Median earnings per worker$39,167
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,384th of 1,693 in PA
Rent-burdened renters41.2%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%871st of 1,596 in PA
Per capita income$27,365
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,495th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate3%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,170th of 1,705 in PA
Median age31.8
7th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,593rd of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$44,844
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,537th of 1,617 in PA
Healthcare workers5.4%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,465th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.362
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,337th of 1,697 in PA
Diversity index8.4
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,234th of 1,707 in PA
Median gross rent$660
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,303rd of 1,366 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher9.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,535th of 1,706 in PA
Population300
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,479th of 1,707 in PA
Population density10/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,694th of 1,707 in PA
Poverty rate2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%1,568th of 1,699 in PA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,632nd of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access65.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,647th of 1,698 in PA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,436th of 1,704 in PA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,628th of 1,704 in PA
Government workers5.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,508th of 1,704 in PA

Measure	17265	Franklin	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Housing vacancy	37.2%	5.4%	9.2%	10.1%	99th	105th of 1,699
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.1%	4%	5.3%	5.2%	96th	130th of 1,704
Residents under 18	29.7%	22%	20.4%	22%	95th	112th of 1,707
Veterans	10.4%	8.4%	6.1%	6.2%	91st	254th of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	22.3%	20.2%	19.5%	17.2%	84th	694th of 1,707
Average commute	29.5 min	24.3 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	72nd	469th of 1,596
Homeownership rate	71.7%	73.5%	69.3%	65.2%	58th	1,225th of 1,698
Foreign-born residents	5%	3.7%	7.7%	14.1%	29th	402nd of 1,707
Median home value	$204,200	$249,800	$254,500	$332,700	22nd	774th of 1,628
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,167	$50,012	$50,599	$49,666	19th	1,384th of 1,693
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.2%	40.7%	48.2%	51.1%	18th	871st of 1,596
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,365	$39,977	$44,355	$44,673	12th	1,495th of 1,707
Uninsured rateStrength	3%	8.9%	5.6%	8.4%	12th	1,170th of 1,705
Median age	31.8	42.1	40.9	38.9	7th	1,593rd of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,844	$77,003	$77,971	$80,734	5th	1,537th of 1,617
Healthcare workers	5.4%	10.4%	11.5%	9.7%	5th	1,465th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.362	0.413	0.474	0.483	4th	1,337th of 1,697
Diversity index	8.4	28.1	44.6	61.4	3rd	1,234th of 1,707
Median gross rent	$660	$1,093	$1,209	$1,413	2nd	1,303rd of 1,366
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.7%	24.7%	35.2%	35.7%	2nd	1,535th of 1,706
Population	300	157,379	13,018,639	334,922,499	1st	1,479th of 1,707
Population density	10/sq mi	204/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,694th of 1,707
Poverty rateStrength	2%	8.5%	11.7%	12.5%	1st	1,568th of 1,699
Work from home	0%	10%	15.6%	15.1%	1st	1,632nd of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	65.8%	89.1%	89.7%	91%	1st	1,647th of 1,698
Tech workers	0%	3%	3.6%	3.8%	1st	1,436th of 1,704
Self-employed workers	0%	8%	8.2%	10%	1st	1,628th of 1,704
Government workers	5.4%	14.7%	11.5%	14.5%	1st	1,508th of 1,704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

12%

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

31.8

Under 18

29.7%

65 and over

22.3%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

8.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 120
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 65%
Married couples: 60.8%
Living alone: 30.8%
Veterans (of adults): 10.4%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

47%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

17265

$44,844

Franklin Co.

$77,003

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,365

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.362

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

17265

$204,200

Franklin Co.

$249,800

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

17265

$660

Franklin Co.

$1,093

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 191
Owner-occupied: 71.7%
Vacant: 37.2%
Median year built: 1949
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

15%

20–29

21%

30–44

45%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

29.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

31%

Production

16%

Management

14%

Office and admin

11%

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Education

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

36%

Manufacturing

34%

Education

11%

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,167

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	17265	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,464	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$13,083	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,792	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

65%

Some college

15%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 65.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 35.8%
No internet access: 30%
Without health insurance: 3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Upperstrasburg
State: Pennsylvania
County: Franklin County
Center point: 40.0322° N, 77.7750° W
Land area: 30 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 17265

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
17221	Fannettsburg, PA	2.8 mi	458	$62,109	$203,200
17271	Willow Hill, PA	5 mi	527	$93,075	$203,800
17246	Pleasant Hall, PA	5.6 mi	542	$74,713	—
17215	Burnt Cabins, PA	6.5 mi	182	$69,773	$315,700
17262	Spring Run, PA	6.6 mi	1,048	$87,708	$221,800
17244	Orrstown, PA	6.8 mi	2,263	$70,729	$207,500
17224	Fort Loudon, PA	6.9 mi	1,603	$114,779	$303,000
17201	Chambersburg, PA	8 mi	27,554	$61,234	$227,800
17239	Neelyton, PA	8 mi	209	$69,107	$232,100
17251	Roxbury, PA	8.5 mi	70	$92,955	$154,200
17232	Lurgan, PA	8.6 mi	27	—	—
17252	Saint Thomas, PA	8.7 mi	4,038	$73,629	$202,700

Questions about 17265

What city is zip code 17265?

17265 is assigned to Upperstrasburg, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 17265 in?

17265 is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 17265?

About 300 people live in 17265, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 17265 in?

17265 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 17265?

The median household income in 17265 is $44,844.

What zip codes are near 17265?

The closest zip codes to 17265 are 17221, 17271, 17246, 17215, 17262.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17265, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.