17006 ZIP Code — Blain, PA

Perry County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17006 is located in Blain, Pennsylvania, within Perry County. It covers approximately 74.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,020 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17006

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 $140,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,571. 35% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,020

population

74.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17047 Loysville (5.6 mi) 17021 East Waterford (8.9 mi) 17035 Honey Grove (9.7 mi) 17217 Concord (9.8 mi) 17040 Landisburg (9.8 mi) 17241 Newville (10.6 mi) 17240 Newburg (11.5 mi) 17037 Ickesburg (11.9 mi) 17024 Elliottsburg (12.5 mi) 17082 Port Royal (12.7 mi) 17262 Spring Run (14 mi) 17220 Dry Run (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,020
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	74.36 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	40.3091
Longitude	-77.5041
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,020

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$58,571

Median household income

$27,236

Per capita income

$140,400

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

11.4%

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	332	32.5%
18 and over	688	67.5%
65 and over	154	15.1%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	988	96.3%
Two or more races	15	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.6%
Other race	6	0.6%
Asian	1	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	34.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	35.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	24.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$58,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,400
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	39.2%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Fuel oil	33.0%
Wood	24.5%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	46	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	74	22.4%
Households with children under 18	115	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	29.7%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	25.4%
Married	64.4%	54.9%
Separated	0.3%	3.2%
Widowed	1.4%	11.4%
Divorced	9.0%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.0%
Kindergarten	7	4.0%
Elementary school	121	68.4%
High school	31	17.5%
College / grad school	11	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Construction 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Public administration 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Professional & management 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.4%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	28.3%
Uninsured under 19	37.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	914	89.6%
Spanish	58	6.3%
Other Indo-European	14	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	4.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,008	98.8%
Born in same state	1,003	98.3%
Born in different state	925	90.7%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.2%
Not a US citizen	1	8.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	142	13.9%
Italian	138	13.5%
French	105	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.1%
Polish	6	0.6%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17006

What city is ZIP code 17006 in?

ZIP code 17006 is primarily assigned to Blain, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17006 in?

ZIP code 17006 falls within Perry County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17006 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 17006 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17006?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17006?

The median home value in ZIP code 17006 is $140,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 17006?

ZIP code 17006 has an estimated population of 1,020 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17006 in?

ZIP code 17006 observes the EST timezone.