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Huntingdon County
Neelyton, PA
17239
17239 ZIP Code — Neelyton, PA
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17239 is located in
Neelyton ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Huntingdon County .
It covers approximately 11.06 square miles and serves a population of
207 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 17239
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,333. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 17239 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
207
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
11.06 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.1300
Longitude
-77.8534
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.6%
47.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
57.1%
32.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
17.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.8%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$58,333
Median household income
$204,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 57 27.5% 18 and over 150 72.5% 65 and over 42 20.3% Median age 46.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
20.6%
47.1%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
57.1%
32.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
17.7%
22.4%
Over $200k
4.8%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.9% $35k–$50k 32.2% $50k–$75k 25.6% $75k–$100k 17.8% $100k–$150k 4.4% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 8.9% Median income $58,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $204,400 Median rent / month $747 Owner occupied 81.1% Renter occupied 18.9% Vacant 22.4% Single-family detached 90.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.5% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.88
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 24.1% 1990–1999 14.7% 1980–1989 9.5% 1970–1979 8.6% 1960–1969 3.4% 1950–1959 4.3% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 33.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.4% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 31.0% 3 bedrooms 40.5% 4 bedrooms 23.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.4% 1 vehicle 23.3% 2 vehicles 12.2% 3 or more 50.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 20.0% Propane / LP gas 6.7% Fuel oil 46.7% Wood 22.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 50 55.6% Cohabiting couple 3 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 25 27.8% Female householder, no spouse 12 13.3% Households with children under 18 25 27.8% Households with seniors (65+) 33 36.7% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.8% 17.9% Married 66.3% 66.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 15.4% Divorced 7.9% 0.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.0% Bachelor's or higher 8.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.8% Kindergarten 3 5.7% Elementary school 28 52.8% High school 20 37.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
17.9%
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Professional & management
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.6% Service 12.0% Sales & office 22.2% Natural resources & construction 28.2% Production & transportation 12.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.3% Government 7.7% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.2% Carpool 14.0% Public transit 2.6% Walk 2.6% Work from home 2.6% Other means 7.9% Avg commute (minutes) 40.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.7% Retirement income 40.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 10.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.5% High blood pressure 34.5% High cholesterol 33.1% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.1% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 27.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 57.6% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 10.0%
Disability % Any disability 13.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.3% 65 and over 42.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.3% Public insurance 32.4% No insurance 22.2% Uninsured under 19 48.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 200 96.6% 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) 207 100.0% Born in same state 207 100.0% Born in different state 190 91.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 25 12.1% Arab 23 11.1%
Ancestry Count % French 3 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 57.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17239
What city is ZIP code 17239 in?
ZIP code 17239 is primarily assigned to Neelyton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17239 in?
ZIP code 17239 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17239?
8% 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 17239 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 17239 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 17239 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 17239 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 17239 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 17239 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 17239 in?
ZIP code 17239 observes the EST timezone.
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