County ProfilePA
Adams County
Population: 103,852 · 17 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
103,852
People
Median age
43.7
Housing
Total households
40,841
Income
Median household income
$84,092
Housing
Total housing units
43,672
Employment
Employment rate
61.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
94%
County details
Local time 04:50:56(ET)| Name | Adams |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 17total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 12 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 223, 717, 724, 878 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 39.8694372, -77.2177502 |
| Land area | 518.6 sq miles(1,343.1 km²) |
Map of Adams county, Pennsylvania with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Adams County
Compare the largest cities in Adams County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | 7,106 | $54,365 | 1ZIPs |
| Littlestown | 4,782 | $70,901 | 1ZIPs |
| Mc Sherrystown | 3,676 | — | 1ZIPs |
| New Oxford | 1,868 | $63,000 | 1ZIPs |
| East Berlin | 1,542 | $73,523 | 1ZIPs |
| Biglerville | 1,225 | $52,407 | 1ZIPs |
| Abbottstown | 1,022 | $81,607 | 1ZIPs |
| Arendtsville | 867 | $99,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Bendersville | 736 | $77,500 | 1ZIPs |
| York Springs | 683 | $92,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Fairfield | 526 | $55,774 | 1ZIPs |
| Aspers | 486 | $87,778 | 1ZIPs |
| Cashtown | 453 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mc Knightstown | 209 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Orrtanna | 183 | $53,456 | 1ZIPs |
| Idaville | 176 | $92,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Gardners | 137 | $67,292 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Adams County
Review the most populated postal areas across Adams County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17325 | Gettysburg | $80,948 | 27,879 |
| 17350 | New Oxford | $79,401 | 13,391 |
| 17340 | Littlestown | $90,030 | 11,238 |
| 17316 | East Berlin | $90,664 | 8,357 |
| 17320 | Fairfield | $90,076 | 8,004 |
| 17307 | Biglerville | $88,571 | 5,368 |
| 17301 | Abbottstown | $84,712 | 4,280 |
| 17324 | Gardners | $77,824 | 4,232 |
| 17372 | York Springs | $82,313 | 4,072 |
| 17344 | Mc Sherrystown | $65,833 | 3,676 |
| 17353 | Orrtanna | $100,150 | 3,196 |
| 17304 | Aspers | $84,885 | 3,097 |
| 17306 | Bendersville | $75,000 | 565 |
| 17303 | Arendtsville | $81,905 | 420 |
| 17343 | Mc Knightstown | — | 209 |
| 17310 | Cashtown | — | — |
| 17337 | Idaville | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS