ZIP Code 17310 in Cashtown, PA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Cashtown, Pennsylvania
County:Adams County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:31:04 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:223 / 717
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.8844, -77.3598
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17310 - Cashtown, PA

ZIP Code 17310, Cashtown

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationAdams County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points68 (1 homes, 14 businesses)
PO Boxes53
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 17353
Key Facts
  • The ZIP code maintains 53 PO Boxes serving a small community with very limited street delivery infrastructure
  • Rural carrier routes dominate mail delivery, with 2 distinct rural routes and only 1 general delivery route
  • Only one street (High Street) appears in the ZIP+4 records with 3 delivery points, indicating minimal urban development
  • The post office is classified as a PO Box facility without city carrier delivery, typical for small rural communities
  • 14 businesses receive mail through this ZIP code despite the limited geographic footprint
  • The delivery system includes both PO Box service at the post office and rural route delivery to surrounding areas

Community Profile

Cashtown's post office operates as a PO Box-only ZIP code, serving a small Adams County community located near historic Civil War sites. The facility maintains 53 PO Boxes while supporting 14 local businesses through a single street route along High Street. This isn't typical street delivery though—rural carrier routes handle actual mail transport across the surrounding area.

Delivery Infrastructure

The postal classification reflects the town's modest footprint. With just one named building in the ZIP+4 records (the post office itself) and minimal street infrastructure, Cashtown's delivery system depends on rural routes that extend beyond the immediate village center. Two distinct rural carrier routes serve the area, making this a rural delivery zone rather than an urban system. The post office serves as a central hub for residents who prefer the reliability of PO Box service over rural route delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure

With just one street in the records, Cashtown's postal geography centers on High Street. The limited street infrastructure is typical of small Pennsylvania communities where the post office serves as a hub but most delivery happens via rural routes.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 17310 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:85Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 17310 is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, within the Gettysburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23900) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 101,407 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 17310. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Gettysburg, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:23900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:101,407Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: 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:4211576Source: Census
Place Name:Cashtown CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


17311 | | 17309

Schools in ZIP Code 17310


ZIP Code 17310 is in the Gettysburg Area School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Franklin Twp El Sch 870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
District: Gettysburg Area School District
Jil Christian School 3425 Chambersburg Rd
Biglerville, PA 17307
District: Private SchoolNearby
Adams County Christian Academy 1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
District: Private SchoolNearby
Abraxas Youth Center 10058 S Mountain Road, Bldg #3
South Mountain, PA 17261
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 17310


United Lutheran Seminary 61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg, PA 17325-1795
Type: Post Secondary
Gettysburg College 300 N Washington St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Type: Post Secondary
Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg 731 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325-3403
Type: Post Secondary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto 1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237-9700
Type: Post Secondary
Mount St. Mary's University 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7799
Type: Post Secondary
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania 1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov