17244 ZIP Code — Orrstown, PA

Franklin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17244 is located in Orrstown, Pennsylvania, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 26.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17244

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 $182,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,063. 42% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,170

population

26.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17244 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17244

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orrstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17232 Lurgan (3 mi) 17246 Pleasant Hall (4.2 mi) 17271 Willow Hill (5.6 mi) 17265 Upperstrasburg (6.2 mi) 17221 Fannettsburg (7 mi) 17262 Spring Run (7.1 mi) 17220 Dry Run (7.4 mi) 17240 Newburg (7.7 mi) 17257 Shippensburg (10.3 mi) 17201 Chambersburg (10.4 mi) 17202 Chambersburg (10.6 mi) 17224 Fort Loudon (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,170
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	26.76 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.0798
Longitude	-77.6856
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,170

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$69,063

Median household income

$30,750

Per capita income

$182,900

Median home value

$1,026

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

697

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

131

25–34

128

35–44

103

45–54

100

101

55–59

121

60–64

118

131

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	488	22.5%
18 and over	1,682	77.5%
65 and over	443	20.4%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,088	95.2%
Two or more races	64	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1%
Asian	11	0.5%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	37.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$69,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,900
Median rent / month	$1,026
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	61.1%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	31.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	32.5%
Wood	9.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	484	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	128	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	185	22.5%
Households with children under 18	191	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	38.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	16.5%
Married	56.4%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	9.9%	9.0%
Divorced	7.1%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 59.5%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.5%
Kindergarten	22	5.9%
Elementary school	208	55.3%
High school	73	19.4%
College / grad school	71	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Construction 9.8%

Retail trade 9.7%

Public administration 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	21.6%
Uninsured under 19	40.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,033	93.7%
Spanish	26	1.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,154	99.3%
Born in same state	2,146	98.9%
Born in different state	1,889	87.1%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.7%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	274	12.6%
Italian	191	8.8%
French	96	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.7%
Dutch	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17244

What city is ZIP code 17244 in?

ZIP code 17244 is primarily assigned to Orrstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17244 in?

ZIP code 17244 falls within Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17244?

13% 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 17244 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 17244 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17244?

The median home value in ZIP code 17244 is $182,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 17244?

ZIP code 17244 has an estimated population of 2,170 residents, with a density of 81 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17244 in?

ZIP code 17244 observes the EST timezone.