17303 ZIP Code — Arendtsville, PA

Adams County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17303 is located in Arendtsville, Pennsylvania, within Adams County. It covers approximately 0.17 square miles and serves a population of 380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17303

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

380

population

0.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17303 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17303

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arendtsville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	380
Population density	2,235 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9241
Longitude	-77.2966
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

380

Population

2,235

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

Median household income

$29,285

Per capita income

$168,400

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

118

Housing units

20.1%

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	89	23.4%
18 and over	291	76.6%
65 and over	41	10.8%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 7.8%

Group	Count	%
White	348	84.5%
Hispanic or Latino	32	7.8%
Other race	32	7.8%

Household income

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 3.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 38.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	3.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	38.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 48.0%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,400
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	49.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	31.1%
4 bedrooms	28.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	22.8%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.8%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	18	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	37	24.8%
Households with children under 18	58	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	23.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	29.1%
Married	67.2%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	1.6%	6.3%
Divorced	11.7%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	43.4%
High school	43	33.3%
College / grad school	28	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.1%

Retail trade 16.8%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Public administration 11.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Construction 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Professional & management 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 52.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	53.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	366	96.3%
Spanish	7	1.9%
Other Indo-European	7	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	371	97.6%
Born in same state	371	97.6%
Born in different state	312	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	77	20.3%
Italian	40	10.5%
Arab	38	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.1%
Polish	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17303

What city is ZIP code 17303 in?

ZIP code 17303 is primarily assigned to Arendtsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17303 in?

ZIP code 17303 falls within Adams County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17303 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 17303 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17303?

The median home value in ZIP code 17303 is $168,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 17303?

ZIP code 17303 has an estimated population of 380 residents, with a density of 2,209 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17303 in?

ZIP code 17303 observes the EST timezone.