ZIP Code 17236 - Mercersburg Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17236 is located in Mercersburg Pennsylvania. Portions of 17236 are also in Fort Loudon and Montgomery Township (Franklin County) and Peters Township (Franklin County) and Warren Township (Franklin County) and Thompson Township (Fulton County) and St. Thomas Township and Lemasters. 17236 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Fulton County. Regionally, 17236 is located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area.
ZIP Code 17236 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mercersburg |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,316 |
| Area Code(s) | 223 / 717 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17236 Demographics
17236 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 17236 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17236 is White. The current unemployment level in 17236 is 4.1%.
| Population | 8,316 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.75% |
| Population Density | 64 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,196 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,105 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $478,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.57% |
17236 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,532 | 94.98% |
| Black | 182 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17236 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,831 | 95.66% |
| Black | 20 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
17236 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 440 | 8.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 453 | 9.01% |
| High School Diploma | 2,660 | 52.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 130 | 2.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 268 | 5.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 417 | 8.3% |
| Associates Degree | 272 | 5.41% |
| Masters Degree | 339 | 6.75% |
| Professional Degree | 31 | 0.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 0.3% |
17236 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.80044174, -77.94061279 |
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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 | 129 Square Miles |
17236 Schools
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17236 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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