ZIP Code 17224 - Fort Loudon Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17224 is located in Fort Loudon Pennsylvania. Portions of 17224 are also in Metal Township and Peters Township (Franklin County) and St. Thomas Township and Letterkenny Township and Todd Township (Fulton County). 17224 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Fulton County. Regionally, 17224 is located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area.
ZIP Code 17224 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fort Loudon |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,735 |
| Area Code(s) | 223 / 717 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17224 Demographics
17224 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17224 is White. The current unemployment level in 17224 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,735 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.09% |
| Population Density | 41 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 884 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $103,009 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $426,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.87% |
17224 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,580 | 95.87% |
| Black | 3 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17224 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 36 | 2.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 41 | 3.37% |
| High School Diploma | 756 | 62.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 1.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 128 | 10.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 156 | 12.82% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 3.2% |
| Masters Degree | 44 | 3.62% |
| Professional Degree | 4 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
17224 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.97671509, -77.88002014 |
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| Region | Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 42 Square Miles |
17224 Schools
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17224 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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