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Greencastle, PA
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17225.
Population
4,222
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,659
ZIP codes
1
Greencastle and its ZIP codes
Greencastle at a glance
- Greencastle is about 9.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 335th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $77,419, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,500 (4% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $932 a month.
Local data for Greencastle, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greencastle, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,419
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$264,500
Median rent
$932/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.5%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,629), Irish Americans (568), Italian Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Greencastle.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,066
61,619 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,189
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,468 per person
PPP loans
$25.9M
402 loans, 4,184 jobs reported
How people get to work
Greencastle, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greencastle, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
213
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Greencastle
1 in or overlapping Greencastle. Population shown
Cities near Greencastle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| State LineCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.7 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2 |
| Middleburg, MDCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Reid, MDCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Maugansville, MDCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Cearfoss, MDCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MDCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Paramount-Long Meadow, MDCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
| WaynesboroBorough | 8.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Fairview, MDCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Leitersburg, MDCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Mont AltoBorough | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| MercersburgBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Ringgold, MDCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Wayne HeightsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| ChambersburgBorough | 11 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greencastle, PA in?
- Greencastle is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Greencastle, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greencastle include 17225.
- What is the population of Greencastle, PA?
- About 4,222 people live in Greencastle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greencastle?
- Nearby places include State Line (3.8 mi), Marion (4.9 mi), Middleburg, MD (5.1 mi), Reid, MD (5.9 mi), Maugansville, MD (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023