17243 ZIP Code — Orbisonia, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17243 is located in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 60.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 17243

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,444. 52% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 17243 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,398
population
60.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Orbisonia Acceptable
Orbisonia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17255 Shade Gap (5.3 mi) 17260 Shirleysburg (5.9 mi) 17260 Shirleysburg (5.9 mi) 17213 Blairs Mills (6.1 mi) 17264 Three Springs (7.5 mi) 16623 Cassville (8 mi) 17066 Mount Union (8.1 mi) 16622 Calvin (8.8 mi) 17220 Dry Run (9.7 mi) 17052 Mapleton Depot (10.6 mi) 17262 Spring Run (10.7 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (10.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,398
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 60.06 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.2443
Longitude -77.8933
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 814
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.1% 47.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 32.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 22.5% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 4.7% 2.3% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,398
Population
23
People per sq mi
54.1
Median age
$59,444
Median household income
$29,404
Per capita income
$151,800
Median home value
$731
Median monthly rent
76.1%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
677
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
50
45
5–9
54
19
10–14
23
13
15–19
16
45
20–24
54
51
25–34
63
43
35–44
53
82
45–54
101
57
55–59
70
45
60–64
54
83
65–74
101
58
75–84
70
48
85+
59
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824617.6%
18 and over1,15282.4%
65 and over41930.0%
Median age54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Two or more races 2.1%
Black or African American 0.9%
GroupCount%
White1,35697%
Two or more races292.1%
Black or African American130.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.1% 47.1% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 32.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 22.5% 17.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 4.7% 2.3% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 9.8%
$15k–$25k 11.2%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 12.9%
$75k–$100k 15.1%
$100k–$150k 22.3%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k9.8%
$15k–$25k11.2%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k12.9%
$75k–$100k15.1%
$100k–$150k22.3%
$150k–$200k2.8%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$59,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%
$50k–$100k 16.9%
$100k–$150k 23.7%
$150k–$200k 19.5%
$200k–$300k 23.2%
$300k–$500k 6.3%
$500k–$1M 0.8%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$151,800
Median rent / month$731
Owner occupied76.1%
Renter occupied23.9%
Vacant37.4%
Single-family detached83.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.2%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–20191.1%
2000–200916.0%
1990–199914.3%
1980–198914.8%
1970–197919.2%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier18.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom9.4%
2 bedrooms21.5%
3 bedrooms53.0%
4 bedrooms11.1%
5+ bedrooms2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.4%
1 vehicle26.3%
2 vehicles30.5%
3 or more32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.2%
Electricity22.5%
Propane / LP gas2.0%
Fuel oil57.0%
Wood16.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26753.6%
Cohabiting couple367.2%
Male householder, no spouse7014.1%
Female householder, no spouse12525.1%
Households with children under 1810921.9%
Households with seniors (65+)22244.6%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.0%21.0%
Married59.7%46.3%
Separated0.0%0.6%
Widowed6.9%21.3%
Divorced7.5%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 9.2%
HS graduate 49.6%
Some college, no degree 9.2%
Associate's degree 4.8%
Bachelor's degree 17.0%
Graduate / professional 8.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.9%
Bachelor's or higher25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2211.5%
Kindergarten3819.8%
Elementary school9147.4%
High school147.3%
College / grad school2714.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%
Construction 13.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%
Manufacturing 9.7%
Retail trade 6.5%
Agriculture & mining 5.3%
Public administration 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Professional & management 3.5%
Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.7%
Service22.2%
Sales & office9.9%
Natural resources & construction14.3%
Production & transportation12.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.7%
Government26.3%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.8%
Carpool8.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.8%
Work from home6.0%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)37.1

Poverty

All people 11.9%
Under 18 years 17.1%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 4.1%
Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.2%
Retirement income26.7%
Supplemental Security8.0%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP15.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure35.5%
High cholesterol35.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.7%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health16.9%
Poor mental health16.3%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist59.0%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss18.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans12510.9%
Disability%
Any disability21.9%
Under 184.9%
18–64 years17.3%
65 and over47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.4%
Public insurance44.0%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 1916.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,30793.5%
Spanish30.2%
Other Indo-European30.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,398100.0%
Born in same state1,39199.5%
Born in different state1,25489.7%
Foreign born70.5%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian19413.9%
Arab1379.8%
French876.2%
AncestryCount%
English282%
Polish191.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17243

What city is ZIP code 17243 in?

ZIP code 17243 is primarily assigned to Orbisonia, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17243 in?

ZIP code 17243 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17243 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 17243 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17243 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 17243 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17243 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 17243 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17243?

The median home value in ZIP code 17243 is $151,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 17243 in?

ZIP code 17243 observes the EST timezone.

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