17253 ZIP Code — Saltillo, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17253 is located in Saltillo, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 0.28 square miles and serves a population of 460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 17253

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 $112,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,057.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 58 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17253 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

460

population

0.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saltillo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	460
Population density	1,643 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	0.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2102
Longitude	-78.0059
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	40.7%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

460

Population

1,643

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

$70,057

Median household income

$24,787

Per capita income

$112,100

Median home value

$655

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

157

Housing units

16.0%

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	135	29.3%
18 and over	325	70.7%
65 and over	42	9.1%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Two or more races 9.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	412	89.6%
Two or more races	42	9.1%
Black or African American	6	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 43.3%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	43.3%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
Median income	$70,057

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,100
Median rent / month	$655
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	16.5%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	55.4%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	58.6%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	29	18.5%
Households with children under 18	57	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	27	17.2%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	33.1%
Married	64.4%	61.1%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	3.2%
Divorced	7.3%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 56.0%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	7.2%
Kindergarten	2	2.1%
Elementary school	39	40.2%
High school	14	14.4%
College / grad school	35	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Public administration 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Construction 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	25.3%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	57.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.8%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	396	86.1%
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)	460	100.0%
Born in same state	460	100.0%
Born in different state	442	96.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	16.1%
French	35	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	5.9%
English	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17253

What city is ZIP code 17253 in?

ZIP code 17253 is primarily assigned to Saltillo, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17253 in?

ZIP code 17253 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17253 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 17253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17253 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 17253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17253?

The median home value in ZIP code 17253 is $112,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 17253?

ZIP code 17253 has an estimated population of 460 residents, with a density of 1,667 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17253 in?

ZIP code 17253 observes the EST timezone.