| Official Zip Code Name | Mercersburg |
| Zip Code State | Pennsylvania |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Franklin |
| Secondary County: | Fulton |
| Area Code | 717 |
| Current Population: | 8895 |
| Racial Majority: | White 94.54% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 93.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.6% |
| Median Household Income | $50907 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $59180 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 26.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 518 - 1555 ft. |
| Area | 129 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.80044200, -77.94061500 |
The current unemployment level in 17236 is 6.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.7% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 8.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 17236 increased to 8895 from 7899 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 17236 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 17236 public schools is White. 32.6% of students in 17236 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7833 | 94.54% | 8380 | -7% |
| Black Or African American | 269 | 3.25% | 168 | +60% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 1.38% | 154 | -26% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 66 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.18% | 6 | +150% |
| Two Or More Races | 114 | 0.65% | 114 | -53% |
| White | 93.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8895 | 7899 |
| Male Population | 49.90% | |
| Female Population | 50.10% | |
| Total Households | 3341 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 32.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 20.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50907 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 49.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 15.80% |
| 17236 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Pennsylvania District 13 | John Joyce | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Pennsylvania Congressional Districts | ||
| 17238 - Needmore |
| 17252 - Saint Thomas |
| 21711 - Big Pool |
| 17224 - Fort Loudon |
| 17225 - Greencastle |
| 21750 - Hancock |
| 17212 - Big Cove Tannery |
| 17233 - McConnellsburg |
| 21722 - Clear Spring |
| Mercersburg, PA |
Zip Code 17236 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 22 | 29 | 39 | 47 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 32 | 24 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 39 | 43 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 54 | 43 | 64 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 2.85 | 2.44 | 3.65 | 3.69 | 4.3 | 4.15 | 3.7 | 3.86 | 3.7 | 3.46 | 3.4 | 3.13 | 42.32 |