17211 ZIP Code — Artemas, PA

Bedford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17211 is located in Artemas, Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. It covers approximately 28.35 square miles and serves a population of 381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 17211

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,125. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 17211 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

381

population

28.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Artemas	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	381
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	28.35 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.7614
Longitude	-78.4086
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

381

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$48,125

Median household income

$28,325

Per capita income

$129,700

Median home value

$428

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

247

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	21.0%
18 and over	301	79.0%
65 and over	74	19.4%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	362	92.6%
Two or more races	11	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.6%
Black or African American	4	1%
Asian	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	48.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	33.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	15.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 20.2%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	20.2%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$48,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$1M+ 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,700
Median rent / month	$428
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	36.6%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.6%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	34.7%
Wood	31.8%
No fuel used	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	34	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	57	32.9%
Households with children under 18	46	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	31.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	21.4%
Married	50.3%	47.4%
Separated	2.0%	1.2%
Widowed	2.0%	12.7%
Divorced	24.2%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	12.2%
Kindergarten	2	2.4%
Elementary school	25	30.5%
High school	26	31.7%
College / grad school	19	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Construction 10.5%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Public administration 6.6%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.2

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	28.6%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	350	91.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	381	100.0%
Born in same state	381	100.0%
Born in different state	119	31.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	39	10.2%
Arab	38	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	6%
English	15	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	85.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17211

What city is ZIP code 17211 in?

ZIP code 17211 is primarily assigned to Artemas, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17211 in?

ZIP code 17211 falls within Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17211?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17211 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 17211 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17211 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17211 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 17211 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 17211 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 17211 in?

ZIP code 17211 observes the EST timezone.