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Guilford, PA
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,919
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,530
ZIP codes
0
Guilford and its ZIP codes
Guilford at a glance
- Guilford is about 8.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 367th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $123,962, 59% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,100 (9% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,205 a month.
Local data for Guilford, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guilford, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,962
Poverty rate
1.6%
Median home value
$278,100
Median rent
$1,205/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,152), Italian Americans (516), Irish Americans (330).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Guilford.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -1.1 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
How people get to work
Guilford, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled21.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guilford, 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
85° / 23°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Guilford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FayettevilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.3 |
| ChambersburgBorough | 3 mi | 6.9 |
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Mont AltoBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| ShippensburgBorough | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| OrrstownBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Shippensburg UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GreencastleBorough | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| WaynesboroBorough | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Wayne HeightsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| RouzervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CashtownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| OrrtannaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Pen MarCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| State LineCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guilford, PA in?
- Guilford is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Guilford, PA?
- About 3,919 people live in Guilford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guilford?
- Nearby places include Fayetteville (2.1 mi), Chambersburg (3 mi), Scotland (3.7 mi), Mont Alto (5.6 mi), Marion (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023