Zip code 17236 has experienced population fluctuations over the past decade, with a slight overall decline from 9,112 in 2014 to 8,986 in 2022. Despite this, the median income has shown a general upward trend, increasing from $62,522 in 2014 to $69,485 in 2022. This rise in median income may partially explain the absence of new LIHTC projects in recent years.

The racial composition of zip code 17236 has remained relatively stable, with a predominantly white population (92% in 2022). There has been a slight increase in diversity, with small increases in the Black, Hispanic, and multi-racial populations over the past decade.

Zip code 17236 in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, has a single LIHTC-funded affordable housing project that has served the community since 1993. While the project provides 18 low-income units, it represents a small fraction of the estimated housing inventory. The area has experienced a slight population decline and an increase in median income over the past decade, which may have influenced the lack of new LIHTC developments. Despite the limited LIHTC presence, the long-standing Brindle Estates project continues to provide affordable housing options for the community.