ZIP code 17238
Where is ZIP code 17238?
Needmore, Pennsylvania
Fulton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17238 belongs to Needmore, Pennsylvania in Fulton County. 17238 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 223, 227, 240, 301, 582, 717 and 814. About 1,782 people live in the 17238 area, where the median household income is $65,189. The closest ZIP codes are 15536 (Crystal Spring, 5.5 mi northwest), 17212 (Big Cove Tannery, 5.8 mi southeast) and 17267 (Warfordsburg, 7.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 17238 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Needmore |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Fulton County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 223, 227, 240, 301, 582, 717, 814 |
| Coordinates | 39.8713, -78.1439 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 172 |
Population and income in 17238
| Population | 1,782 · lower than 54% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 34 · lower than 89% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55 years · higher than 89% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $65,189 · lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,453 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $212,900 · higher than 56% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $863 a month |
| Housing units | 834 |
| Households | 773 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 26% |
| Land area | 53.08 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17238. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17238
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15536 | Crystal Spring, PA | 5.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 17212 | Big Cove Tannery, PA | 5.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 17267 | Warfordsburg, PA | 7.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 17228 | Harrisonville, PA | 7.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 15533 | Breezewood, PA | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 17233 | Mc Connellsburg, PA | 9.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 21750 | Hancock, MD | 12 mi S | Standard |
| 17236 | Mercersburg, PA | 13.1 mi E | Standard |
| 17229 | Hustontown, PA | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 17224 | Fort Loudon, PA | 14.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 17231 | Lemasters, PA | 15.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 15537 | Everett, PA | 15.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17238 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17238
123 MAIN ST
NEEDMORE PA 17238
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Belfast and Sipes Mill: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17238-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17238?
- 17238 is a Needmore, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17238 in?
- ZIP code 17238 is in Fulton County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17238 in?
- 17238 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17238?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17238 use area codes 223, 227, 240, 301, 582, 717 and 814.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17238?
- About 1,782 people live in ZIP code 17238, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17238?
- The median household income in 17238 is $65,189 a year, lower than 64% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17238?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17238 are 15536 (Crystal Spring, 5.5 miles), 17212 (Big Cove Tannery, 5.8 miles), 17267 (Warfordsburg, 7.6 miles) and 17228 (Harrisonville, 7.9 miles).