ZIP Code 17261 in South Mountain, PA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:South Mountain, Pennsylvania
City Alias:S Mountain
County:Franklin County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:30:46 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:223 / 717
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.8464, -77.4881
Land Area:1.612 sq mi
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17261 - South Mountain, PA

ZIP Code 17261, South Mountain

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationFranklin County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
HouseholdsN/A
PO Boxes128
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 17222
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 128 PO Boxes, serving residents across rural Franklin County.
  • South Mountain has one street route and four rural carrier routes, indicating widespread rural delivery coverage.
  • Only one street appears in postal records: South Mountain Road with four delivery points.
  • Two named facilities have dedicated mail handling: South Mount Restoration Center and the post office itself.
  • The ZIP code serves a very small geographic area of 1.61 square miles, all land with no water features.
  • Business presence is minimal, with seven establishments employing 38 people as of 2003 data.

Delivery Patterns

The ZIP's single street route serves South Mountain Road, but most delivery happens through four rural carrier routes that reach homes scattered across the area. This mixed delivery system reflects how rural postal infrastructure adapts to low-density settlement patterns. The South Mount Restoration Center receives building-specific mail handling, one of two named facilities with dedicated ZIP+4 codes in the area.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Geographic Name

The lone street takes its name from the local geographic feature. Most addresses in this rural area receive delivery via rural routes rather than street addresses.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 17261 has 0 residents and 0 households. Age detail is not available. Gender breakdown is not available. Race and ethnicity breakdown is not available.

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:0Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--23222725226425726828228427729712047260
Decennial Census193------------------0--------
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: 0

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 0

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Female000000000000000000
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:0100%
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:00%0.0 years
Females:00%0.0 years
Total:0100%0.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population: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.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% 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 -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than 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%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
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:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
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%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%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 17261 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $645,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:133Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$137,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$645,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:38Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 17261 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 17261. It covers 1.612 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:1.612 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


17262 | | 17260

Schools in ZIP Code 17261


We could not locate which school district 17261 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un 10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
Abraxas Youth Center 10058 S Mountain Road, Bldg #3
South Mountain, PA 17261
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 17261


Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237-9700
Type: Post Secondary
Franklin County Career And Technology Center 2463 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Type: Post Secondary
Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
Type: Post Secondary
United Lutheran Seminary 61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg, PA 17325-1795
Type: Post Secondary
Triangle Tech-Chambersburg 1669 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201-7834
Type: Post Secondary
Gettysburg College 300 N Washington St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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 March 1, 2026.

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