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Fairfield, PA
Borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Population
569
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
846
ZIP codes
0
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is about 2.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,774 a year, 28% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,200 (6% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,018 a month.
Local data for Fairfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfield, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,774
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,018/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (181), Irish Americans (72), Italian Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,008
33,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$819M
FY 2026, $7,891 per person
How people get to work
Fairfield, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
452
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll ValleyBorough | 3 mi | 5.4 |
| OrrtannaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| McKnightstownCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Emmitsburg, MDTown | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| CashtownCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Blue Ridge SummitCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Sabillasville, MDCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| GettysburgBorough | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| Pen MarCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Highfield-Cascade, MDCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| RouzervilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Fort Ritchie, MDCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| Wayne HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.1 |
| ArendtsvilleBorough | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake HeritageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Mont AltoBorough | 11 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, PA in?
- Fairfield is in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Fairfield, PA?
- About 569 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Carroll Valley (3 mi), Orrtanna (4 mi), McKnightstown (6.3 mi), Emmitsburg, MD (6.5 mi), Cashtown (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023