17081 ZIP Code — Plainfield, PA

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17081 is located in Plainfield, Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 0.65 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223.

About ZIP code 17081

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,700.

Median household income is $55,329. 57% 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. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 17081 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242

population

0.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plainfield	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	372 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	0.65 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2031
Longitude	-77.2894
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	74.3%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

372

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$55,329

Median household income

$32,507

Per capita income

$148,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	12.0%
18 and over	213	88.0%
65 and over	78	32.2%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	242	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	33.4%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	33.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	26.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 25.5%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	25.5%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
Median income	$55,329

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 49.6%

$150k–$200k 38.7%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	19.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.3%
3 bedrooms	72.8%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	62.0%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.4%
Fuel oil	76.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	27	19.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	80	58.4%
Female householder, no spouse	30	21.9%
Households with children under 18	28	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	47.4%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	37.0%
Married	25.2%	20.7%
Separated	0.0%	10.4%
Widowed	32.7%	22.2%
Divorced	12.1%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 57.3%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	29	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.1%

Transportation & utilities 32.2%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	39.1%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 44.8%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	56.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	23.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.4%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	242	100.0%
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)	242	100.0%
Born in same state	242	100.0%
Born in different state	200	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	7.9%
French	17	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.6%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17081

What city is ZIP code 17081 in?

ZIP code 17081 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17081 in?

ZIP code 17081 falls within Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17081 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 17081 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17081 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 17081 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17081?

7% 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 17081 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 17081 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17081 in?

ZIP code 17081 observes the EST timezone.