17235 ZIP Code — Marion, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17235 is located in Marion, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 0.57 square miles and serves a population of 855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17235

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 $229,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $61,325. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

60% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

855

population

0.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	855
Population density	1,500 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	0.57 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8588
Longitude	-77.6992
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	10.1%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	80.9%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

855

Population

1,500

People per sq mi

26.1

Median age

$61,325

Median household income

$21,129

Per capita income

$229,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

52.1%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

112

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	25.6%
18 and over	636	74.4%
65 and over	112	13.1%
Median age	26.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Asian 5.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	769	89.9%
Asian	50	5.8%
Two or more races	36	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.1%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	80.9%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 36.3%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	36.3%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	18.6%
Median income	$61,325

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 34.8%

$200k–$300k 58.0%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	52.1%
Renter occupied	47.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	20.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	42.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	32.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.2%
Fuel oil	55.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	87.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	130	60.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	26.0%
Average household size	3.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.4%	39.5%
Married	49.6%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 23.4%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	96	63.2%
High school	56	36.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.5%

Transportation & utilities 26.3%

Professional & management 20.4%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.1%

Education & healthcare 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	32.5%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.6%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	36.7%
Unpaid family workers	3.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.9%
Public insurance	24.6%
No insurance	59.8%
Uninsured under 19	63.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	788	92.2%
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)	805	94.2%
Born in same state	805	94.2%
Born in different state	317	37.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	50	5.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	147	17.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17235

What city is ZIP code 17235 in?

ZIP code 17235 is primarily assigned to Marion, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17235 in?

ZIP code 17235 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17235 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 17235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17235?

ZIP code 17235 has an estimated population of 855 residents, with a density of 1,513 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17235?

The median household income in ZIP code 17235 is $61,325, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17235?

The median home value in ZIP code 17235 is $229,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 17235 in?

ZIP code 17235 observes the EST timezone.