17353 ZIP Code — Orrtanna, PA

Adams County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17353 is located in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania, within Adams County. It covers approximately 38.75 square miles and serves a population of 2,870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17353

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 $220,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,543. 32% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 17353 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,870
population
38.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17353 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17353

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City Status
Orrtanna Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,870
Population density 74 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 38.75 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 39.8914
Longitude -77.3746
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 36.1% 35.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 34.5% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 25.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.0% 4.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,870
Population
74
People per sq mi
46.8
Median age
$85,543
Median household income
$39,138
Per capita income
$220,600
Median home value
$993
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
1,073
Housing units
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
116
Under 5
95
60
5–9
49
89
10–14
73
121
15–19
100
73
20–24
60
113
25–34
94
173
35–44
142
244
45–54
201
146
55–59
121
183
60–64
152
206
65–74
170
36
75–84
29
13
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1866123.0%
18 and over2,20977.0%
65 and over46516.2%
Median age46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Other race 1.7%
Black or African American 0.8%
Two or more races 0.7%
GroupCount%
White2,77694.9%
Hispanic or Latino551.9%
Other race491.7%
Black or African American230.8%
Two or more races210.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.1% 35.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 34.5% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 25.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.0% 4.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 2.4%
$15k–$25k 3.1%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 15.8%
$50k–$75k 18.3%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 14.6%
$200k+ 4.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k2.4%
$15k–$25k3.1%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k15.8%
$50k–$75k18.3%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k21.3%
$150k–$200k14.6%
$200k+4.9%
Median income$85,543

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%
$50k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 2.6%
$150k–$200k 27.5%
$200k–$300k 35.1%
$300k–$500k 17.5%
$500k–$1M 6.2%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$220,600
Median rent / month$993
Owner occupied78.4%
Renter occupied21.6%
Vacant15.2%
Single-family detached95.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.5%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.9%
2010–20193.6%
2000–200913.2%
1990–199916.1%
1980–198914.4%
1970–197911.5%
1960–19695.4%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier24.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.7%
1 bedroom4.7%
2 bedrooms24.7%
3 bedrooms47.5%
4 bedrooms13.9%
5+ bedrooms6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.9%
1 vehicle11.0%
2 vehicles41.5%
3 or more33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas25.5%
Electricity18.0%
Propane / LP gas11.0%
Fuel oil17.6%
Wood19.2%
Solar1.4%
No fuel used3.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family64157.5%
Cohabiting couple12411.1%
Male householder, no spouse23320.9%
Female householder, no spouse11610.4%
Households with children under 1836032.3%
Households with seniors (65+)33830.3%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.2%20.1%
Married56.0%60.5%
Separated0.0%4.9%
Widowed1.3%9.8%
Divorced25.5%4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%
Some HS, no diploma 11.2%
HS graduate 39.7%
Some college, no degree 14.7%
Associate's degree 6.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.9%
Bachelor's or higher20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool143.0%
Kindergarten255.4%
Elementary school24352.1%
High school16335.0%
College / grad school214.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.9%
Education & healthcare 16.6%
Construction 15.6%
Professional & management 10.1%
Public administration 7.5%
Other services 6.3%
Agriculture & mining 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%
Retail trade 3.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.3%
Service7.7%
Sales & office17.5%
Natural resources & construction21.4%
Production & transportation27.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.2%
Government9.2%
Self-employed11.0%
Unpaid family workers2.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.1%
Carpool0.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.8%
Other means3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)39.5

Poverty

All people 16.9%
Under 18 years 31.3%
18 and over 12.5%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 41.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.2%
Retirement income37.0%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP7.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.4%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.4%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.0%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health15.5%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist63.8%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss15.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans944.3%
Disability%
Any disability19.7%
Under 1815.3%
18–64 years18.0%
65 and over32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.3%
Public insurance31.7%
No insurance11.3%
Uninsured under 1918.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,65992.6%
Spanish1646.2%
Other Indo-European632.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander1013.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,84399.1%
Born in same state2,83898.9%
Born in different state1,99869.6%
Foreign born50.2%
Naturalized citizen270.9%
Not a US citizen13.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab31110.8%
Italian2468.6%
French1605.6%
AncestryCount%
English441.5%
Irish60.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.8%
Internet access90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17353

What city is ZIP code 17353 in?

ZIP code 17353 is primarily assigned to Orrtanna, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17353 in?

ZIP code 17353 falls within Adams County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17353?

17% of residents in ZIP code 17353 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 17353?

ZIP code 17353 has an estimated population of 2,870 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17353?

The median home value in ZIP code 17353 is $220,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17353?

The median household income in ZIP code 17353 is $85,543, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17353 in?

ZIP code 17353 observes the EST timezone.

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