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Adams County
Bendersville, PA
17306
17306 ZIP Code — Bendersville, PA
Adams County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17306 is located in
Bendersville ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Adams County .
It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of
576 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 717/223 .
About ZIP code 17306
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 $166,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,339. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 17306 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
576
Population density
2,400 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
0.24 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.9787
Longitude
-77.2496
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
717/223
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.9%
35.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
34.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
25.8%
25.5%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
4.7%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$76,339
Median household income
$166,200
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 82 14.2% 18 and over 494 85.8% 65 and over 124 21.5% Median age 44.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 416 60.6% Hispanic or Latino 110 16% Other race 67 9.8% Black or African American 46 6.7% Two or more races 43 6.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.9%
35.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
42.3%
34.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
25.8%
25.5%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
4.7%
7.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 13.8% $25k–$35k 4.1% $35k–$50k 18.4% $50k–$75k 10.1% $75k–$100k 30.4% $100k–$150k 9.2% $150k–$200k 9.7% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $76,339
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $166,200 Median rent / month $984 Owner occupied 79.3% Renter occupied 20.7% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 61.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.4% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.9% 2000–2009 13.8% 1990–1999 8.8% 1980–1989 9.2% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 3.2% 1950–1959 1.8% 1940–1949 7.4% 1939 or earlier 41.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.2% 2 bedrooms 29.0% 3 bedrooms 30.9% 4 bedrooms 23.0% 5+ bedrooms 13.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 21.2% 2 vehicles 30.9% 3 or more 45.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 61.8% Electricity 24.0% Propane / LP gas 6.9% Fuel oil 7.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 111 51.2% Cohabiting couple 17 7.8% Male householder, no spouse 70 32.3% Female householder, no spouse 19 8.8% Households with children under 18 48 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 88 40.6% Average household size 2.65
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.5% 20.8% Married 43.5% 52.9% Separated 5.3% 6.3% Widowed 2.5% 10.0% Divorced 6.3% 10.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.9%
Some college, no degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.4% Bachelor's or higher 10.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 15 14.7% Elementary school 35 34.3% High school 20 19.6% College / grad school 32 31.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Professional & management
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.2% Service 16.3% Sales & office 28.5% Natural resources & construction 8.5% Production & transportation 33.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.8% Government 8.5% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.9% Carpool 4.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 1.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.1% Retirement income 27.6% Supplemental Security 10.6% Cash public assistance 3.7% Food stamps / SNAP 17.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.1% High blood pressure 29.8% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 24.7% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 22.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 66.2% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 49 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.8% Under 18 6.1% 18–64 years 16.5% 65 and over 43.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.5% Public insurance 38.2% No insurance 10.4% Uninsured under 19 3.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 558 96.9% Spanish 66 11.8% Other Indo-European 66 11.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 481 83.5% Born in same state 468 81.3% Born in different state 344 59.7% Foreign born 13 2.3% Naturalized citizen 95 16.5% Not a US citizen 53 55.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 37 6.4% French 23 4% Italian 12 2.1%
Ancestry Count % German 8 1.4% Polish 8 1.4% English 7 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.7% Internet access 85.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17306
What city is ZIP code 17306 in?
ZIP code 17306 is primarily assigned to Bendersville, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17306 in?
ZIP code 17306 falls within Adams County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17306?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 17306 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 17306 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 17306 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 17306 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17306?
The median home value in ZIP code 17306 is $166,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 17306 in?
ZIP code 17306 observes the EST timezone.
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