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Pen Mar, PA
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,171
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,585
ZIP codes
0
Pen Mar and its ZIP codes
Pen Mar at a glance
- Pen Mar is about 5.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $117,825 a year, 51% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,300 (6% above Pennsylvania).
Housing and community stats
Pen Mar, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,825
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$270,300
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (261), Irish Americans (103), Dutch Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Pen Mar.
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
Pen Mar, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pen Mar, 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
86° / 22°F
Cities near Pen Mar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield-Cascade, MDCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.7 |
| RouzervilleCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Fort Ritchie, MDCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| Blue Ridge SummitCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Wayne HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Ringgold, MDCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Sabillasville, MDCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Edgemont, MDCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Greensburg, MDCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| WaynesboroBorough | 4.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Smithsburg, MDTown | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Leitersburg, MDCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Carroll ValleyBorough | 6.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Cavetown, MDCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Chewsville, MDCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Pondsville, MDCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pen Mar, PA in?
- Pen Mar is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Pen Mar, PA?
- About 1,171 people live in Pen Mar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pen Mar?
- Nearby places include Highfield-Cascade, MD (1 mi), Rouzerville (1.1 mi), Fort Ritchie, MD (1.7 mi), Blue Ridge Summit (2.1 mi), Wayne Heights (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023