17268 Zip Code Profile

17268 is a suburban zip code in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $184,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Chambersburg area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $52,082/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 17268 is $46,482.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 17268 earn an average of $32,877/year. Women earn only $18,868/year.

12,213 people in 17268 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 17268? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.0 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 13,765 men and 14,520 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 15,367 people (out of the 28,285 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,580 homes, and 561 businesses every day. 272 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

17268 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bursa, Turkey!) and -78 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 796 feet above sea levell.

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• Black Rock Estates
• Burncourt Condominiums
• Chambersburg Meadows HOA (NL)
• Hagerstown Meadows HOA (NL)

• Highland Manor HOA
• Jim's Farmers Market
• North Square Farmers Market
• Thurmont First Main Street Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 28,285
• White Population: 27,167
• Black Population: 806
• Hispanic Population: 739
• Asian Population: 309
• Hawaiian Population: 14
• Indian Population: 204
• Male Population: 13,765
• Female Population: 14,520
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 41

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: Middle Atlantic
• State: Pennsylvania
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Chambersburg PA
• County: Franklin
• City: Waynesboro
• Longitude: -77.6
• Latitude: 39.8
• Elevation: 796 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 717

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 11,897
• Drive alone: 10,279
• Carpool: 1,176
• Public transit: 64
• Ride bikes or walk: 272


• Average commute time: 23.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 627
•    5 - 9: 1,876
•    10 - 14: 1,693
•    15 - 19: 1,732
•    20 - 24: 1,762
•    25 - 29: 919
•    30 - 34: 1,396
•    35 - 39: 325
•    40 - 44: 301
•    45 - 59: 529
•    60 - 89: 320
•    90 plus: 417

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $184,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $51,050
• Businesses: 496
• Employees: 5,937
• Annual Payroll: $191,174,000
• Average Family Income: $52,082
• Median Family Income: $38,947
• Average Income for Men: $32,877
• Average Income for Women: $18,868

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 09
• Congressional District Land Area: 7159.0
• Sr Senator: Patrick J. Toomey (R)
• Jr Senator: Robert P., Jr. Casey (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Shuster (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 055
• State FIPS Code: 42

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View all schools in Waynesboro

Primary Schools

Fairview Avenue El Sch

220 Fairview Ave

Waynesboro, PA 17268

(717) 762-1191

Hooverville El Sch

10829 Buchanan Trl E

Waynesboro, PA 17268

(717) 762-1191

Mowrey El Sch

7891 Tomstown Rd

Waynesboro, PA 17268

(717) 762-1191

Summitview El Sch

840 E 2nd St

Waynesboro, PA 17268

(717) 762-1191

Middle Schools

Waynesboro Area Ms

702 E 2nd St

Waynesboro, PA 17268

(717) 762-1191

High Schools

Waynesboro Area Shs

550 E 2nd St

Waynesboro, PA 17268

(717) 762-1191