ZIP Code 17251 in Roxbury, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Roxbury, Pennsylvania
County:Franklin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:30:38 PM
Population:140 [See All]
Area Codes:223 / 717
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.1103, -77.6622
Land Area:1.978 sq mi
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17251 - Roxbury, PA

ZIP Code 17251, Roxbury

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationFranklin County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population140
Households66
PO Boxes59 (89% adoption)
Median Age49.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 17244
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 59 PO Boxes for 66 households, giving an adoption rate of 89%, which indicates balanced local and regional service.
  • Two rural carrier routes serve the area, delivering mail along Roxbury Road (7 delivery points) and Forge Hill Road.
  • The population density is extremely low at roughly 71 people per square mile across nearly 2 square miles.
  • The median age is 49.5 years, slightly higher than the national average, suggesting an established residential community.
  • With just 9 businesses and 4 business establishments, this ZIP code is primarily residential with minimal commercial activity.
  • The area includes 71 total housing units with 66 occupied, resulting in a 93% occupancy rate with minimal vacancy.

Postal Services and Rural Delivery

The community's location puts it midway between Hustontown (8.7 miles) and Burnt Cabins (10.3 miles). Most residents rely on a mix of PO Boxes and rural delivery. The median household income sits at $67,083, with a median age of 49.5 years. The area retains its agricultural character with minimal commercial activity.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Roads Minimal Street Infrastructure

The two roads reflect a small rural community with limited street infrastructure. Roxbury Road serves as the primary route with most delivery points, while Forge Hill Road provides secondary access. The street names reference local geographic features and the community's name.

Nearby Areas

Hustontown Burnt Cabins Fort Littleton
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 17251 has 140 residents and 66 households (average 2.12 persons per household). The median age is 49.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.6% male and 36.4% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.7%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:140Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:70Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:70.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$92,955Source: Census ACS
Households:66Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$154,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.12Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.38Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1161111311711991811551371118084352770
Decennial Census158------------------140--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 49.5

Male Median Age: 50.6

Female Median Age: 34.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male211105235542461071003
Female1461100450507310211
Total315711527105924134171214
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13899.28%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:10.72%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:139100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8963.57%50.6 years
Females:5136.43%34.8 years
Total:140100%49.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6998.57%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:11.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:70100%
Total Native Population:70100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $92,955, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $52,538 (130.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,455. Family households earn a median of $92,955 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $92,955). By gender, male median income is $76,250 and female is $28,636, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $47,614 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.9%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.9%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$40,417$44,286$56,058$55,500$56,250$57,250$57,500$0$84,500$0$61,250$64,688$67,083$92,955
Median Family Income$63,125$56,250$56,750$55,625$56,339$58,068$0$59,063$86,875$85,625$61,250$64,688$67,083$92,955
Median NonFamily Income$35,625$31,875$41,250$42,083$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$42,083$35,313$28,750$21,771$23,854$23,462$0$47,679$50,000$53,125$53,750$55,417$63,333$76,250
Median Female Income$31,250$30,833$48,409$48,000$48,000$39,375$39,167$33,942$34,432$34,000$32,188$0$0$28,636
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3764.91%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:2035.09%
Total:57100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1745.95%
Service:718.92%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:410.81%
Production, transportation, and material moving:924.32%
Total Civilian Employed Population:37100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $154,200, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $30,200 (24.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$124,000$122,700$177,500$167,500$162,500$168,800$168,800$139,600$137,500$118,800$172,900$162,500$0$154,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:7100.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:7100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$900$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):930.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1446.67%
Renter Occupied:723.33%
Total Occupied Housing Units:30100%

Occupied Housing Units:3063.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1736.17%
Total Housing Units:47100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3982.98%
Multi-Family Units:817.02%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:47100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 10.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:712.28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3866.67%
Some college, no degree:35.26%
Associate's degree:35.26%
Bachelor's degree:610.53%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:57100%
High school or higher:5087.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:610.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4956.98%
Public Insurance:3439.53%
No Insurance:33.49%
Total:86100%
Has Health Insurance:8396.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 17251 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $365,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:66Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$91,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$365,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:17Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 17251 is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, within the Chambersburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16540) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 149,618 people, about 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 17251. It covers 1.978 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Chambersburg, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:16540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:149,618Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:1.978 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.006 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:155.18 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


17252 | | 17250

Schools in ZIP Code 17251


We could not locate which school district 17251 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lurgan El Sch 8888 Roxbury Rd
Lurgan, PA 17232
District: Chambersburg Area School DistrictNearby
Fannett-Metal Ms 14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
District: Fannett-Metal School DistrictNearby
Fannett-Metal Shs 14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
District: Fannett-Metal School DistrictNearby
Fannett-Metal El Sch 14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
District: Fannett-Metal School DistrictNearby
Shippensburg Area Shs 201 Eberly Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
District: Shippensburg Area School DistrictNearby
Lurgan View Amish School 12583 Lurgan Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mcclays Mill Amish School 7150 Mcclays Mill Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
District: Private SchoolNearby
Otterbein School 8925 Newburg Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 17251


Triangle Tech-Chambersburg 1669 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201-7834
Type: Post Secondary
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania 1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Type: Post Secondary
Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
Type: Post Secondary
Franklin County Career And Technology Center 2463 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237-9700
Type: Post Secondary
Dickinson College College And Louther Streets
Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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