17243 ZIP Code
Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17243 |
| City/Town: | Orbisonia |
| County: | Huntingdon |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 1,398 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,444 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,655 |
| Total Housing Units: | 796 |
| Median Home Value: | $151,800 |
| Land Area: | 60.1 sq miles
155.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.2836, -77.8151 |
Population Information (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 1,398 | -- |
| Male: | 629 | 45.0% |
| Female: | 769 | 55.0% |
| Median Age: | 54.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 91 | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 99 | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 42 | 3.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 29 | 2.1% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 99 | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 114 | 8.2% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 96 | 6.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 183 | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 127 | 9.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 99 | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 184 | 13.2% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 128 | 9.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 107 | 7.7% |
Housing Information (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $151,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- |
| Median rent: | $731 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 796 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 498 | 62.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 298 | 37.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 379 | 76.1% |
| Renter-occupied: | 119 | 23.9% |
Educational Attainment (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,038 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 95 | 9.2% |
| High school graduate: | 515 | 49.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 95 | 9.2% |
| Associate degree: | 50 | 4.8% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 176 | 17.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 87 | 8.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.3% |
Income Information (17243 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,444 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,899 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,761 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,655 / yr. |
Employment (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 585 | -- |
| Employed: | 567 | 96.9% |
| Unemployed: | 18 | 3.1% |
| Not in labor force: | 577 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 378 | 66.7% |
| Government workers: | 149 | 26.3% |
| Self-employed: | 40 | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,356 | 97.0% |
| Black or African American: | 13 | 0.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 29 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mexican: | 12 | 0.9% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.9% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (17243 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 17 | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 49 | 9.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 56 | 11.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 42 | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 53 | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 64 | 12.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 75 | 15.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 111 | 22.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 14 | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 17 | 3.4% |
Commute to Work (17243 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 447 | 78.8% |
| Carpooled: | 49 | 8.6% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 27 | 4.8% |
| Other means: | 10 | 1.8% |
| Worked from home: | 34 | 6.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.1 min | -- |
Industry (17243 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 5.3% |
| Construction: | 78 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing: | 55 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Retail trade: | 37 | 6.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 22 | 3.9% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 20 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 20 | 3.5% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 199 | 35.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 65 | 11.5% |
| Other services: | 15 | 2.6% |
| Public administration: | 26 | 4.6% |
Poverty Status (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.9% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 1,197 | 85.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 859 | 61.4% |
| Public health coverage: | 561 | 40.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 77 | 5.5% |
Benefits & Assistance (17243 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 301 | 60.4% |
| Social Security income: | 260 | 52.2% |
| Retirement income: | 133 | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 40 | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 11 | 2.2% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 78 | 15.7% |
Housing Types (17243 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 661 | 83.0% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 units: | 13 | 1.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 3.6% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 89 | 11.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.5% |
Year Structure Built (17243 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 9 | 1.1% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 127 | 16.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 114 | 14.3% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 118 | 14.8% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 153 | 19.2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 34 | 4.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 49 | 6.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 39 | 4.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 147 | 18.5% |
Bedrooms (17243 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 17 | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom: | 75 | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 171 | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 422 | 53.0% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 88 | 11.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 23 | 2.9% |
Heating Fuel (17243 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11 | 2.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 10 | 2.0% |
| Electricity: | 112 | 22.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 284 | 57.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 81 | 16.3% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (17243 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 52 | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 131 | 26.3% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 152 | 30.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 163 | 32.7% |
Home Value Distribution (17243 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 8.4% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 64 | 16.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 90 | 23.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 74 | 19.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 88 | 23.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 24 | 6.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3 | 0.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 1.1% |
Housing Costs (17243 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,125 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $485 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $731 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 |
Households (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 498 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 267 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 55 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 70 | 14.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 125 | 25.1% |
| Householder living alone: | 109 | 21.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 222 | 44.6% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- |
Marital Status (17243 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 523 | -- |
| Never married: | 136 | 26.0% |
| Now married: | 312 | 59.7% |
| Separated: | 36 | 6.9% |
| Widowed: | 39 | 7.5% |
| Divorced: | 135 | 25.8% |
School Enrollment (17243 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 192 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 22 | 11.5% |
| Kindergarten: | 38 | 19.8% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 91 | 47.4% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 7.3% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 14.1% |
Veterans & Disability (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,152 | -- |
| Veterans: | 125 | 10.9% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 1,274 | -- |
| With a disability: | 279 | 21.9% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 12 | 4.3% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 127 | 45.5% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 140 | 50.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17243 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,282 | 91.7% |
| Different house: | 99 | 7.1% |
| Same county: | 24 | 24.2% |
| Different county: | 75 | 75.8% |
| Different state: | 44 | 44.4% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17243 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 1,398 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born: | 7 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17243 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,307 | -- |
| English only: | 1,294 | 99.0% |
| Language other than English: | 13 | 1.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 10 | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17243 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 498 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 413 | 82.9% |
Orbisonia, PA17243