ZIP code 17256
Where is ZIP code 17256?
Shady Grove, Pennsylvania
Franklin County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17256 belongs to Shady Grove, Pennsylvania in Franklin County. 17256 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Shady Grove post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 717. The closest ZIP codes are 17272 (Zullinger, 2.7 mi east), 17225 (Greencastle, 3.8 mi west) and 17263 (State Line, 4.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 17256 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shady Grove |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 717 |
| Coordinates | 39.7834, -77.6749 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 172 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 17256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17272 | Zullinger, PA | 2.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17225 | Greencastle, PA | 3.8 mi W | Standard |
| 17263 | State Line, PA | 4.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 17247 | Quincy, PA | 5.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17235 | Marion, PA | 5.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17268 | Waynesboro, PA | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 21767 | Maugansville, MD | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 17237 | Mont Alto, PA | 7.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 17250 | Rouzerville, PA | 8.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 21742 | Hagerstown, MD | 8.8 mi S | Standard |
| 17202 | Chambersburg, PA | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 21721 | Chewsville, MD | 9.9 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17256
PO BOX 123
SHADY GROVE PA 17256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17256?
- 17256 is a Shady Grove, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17256 in?
- ZIP code 17256 is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17256 in?
- 17256 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17256 use area code 717.
- Can I use 17256 for a street address?
- No. 17256 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Shady Grove use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17256 are 17272 (Zullinger, 2.7 miles), 17225 (Greencastle, 3.8 miles), 17263 (State Line, 4.7 miles) and 17247 (Quincy, 5.1 miles).