17086 ZIP Code — Richfield, PA

Juniata County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17086 is located in Richfield, Pennsylvania, within Juniata County. It covers approximately 36.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17086

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 $166,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $68,239. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 17086 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,144

population

36.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17086 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17086

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richfield	Acceptable
Richfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17014 Cocolamus (4.6 mi) 17813 Beavertown (4.9 mi) 17812 Beaver Springs (6.2 mi) 17049 Mc Alisterville (7.6 mi) 17853 Mount Pleasant Mills (7.9 mi) 17094 Thompsontown (8.4 mi) 17842 Middleburg (8.8 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (11.1 mi) 17062 Millerstown (11.2 mi) 17827 Freeburg (11.5 mi) 17045 Liverpool (11.7 mi) 17843 Beaver Springs (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,144
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	36.79 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.7116
Longitude	-77.1538
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	34.8%	47.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	32.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	18.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,144

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$68,239

Median household income

$30,217

Per capita income

$166,600

Median home value

$631

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

719

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

112

35–44

115

128

45–54

132

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	412	19.2%
18 and over	1,732	80.8%
65 and over	464	21.6%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,112	98.4%
Two or more races	19	0.9%
Asian	10	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	47.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	32.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	18.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$68,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,600
Median rent / month	$631
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	40.8%
Wood	20.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	52	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	135	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	130	16.4%
Households with children under 18	208	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	310	39.2%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	28.3%
Married	57.3%	54.8%
Separated	1.3%	1.0%
Widowed	5.0%	12.7%
Divorced	7.8%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	14	4.1%
Elementary school	175	51.6%
High school	111	32.7%
College / grad school	36	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.8%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Construction 15.2%

Other services 11.4%

Retail trade 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 36.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	21.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,033	94.8%
Spanish	21	1.0%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,126	99.2%
Born in same state	2,112	98.5%
Born in different state	1,910	89.1%
Foreign born	14	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.8%
Not a US citizen	10	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	326	15.2%
Italian	86	4%
French	84	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	1.7%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17086

What city is ZIP code 17086 in?

ZIP code 17086 is primarily assigned to Richfield, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17086 in?

ZIP code 17086 falls within Juniata County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17086?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17086?

The median home value in ZIP code 17086 is $166,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 17086?

ZIP code 17086 has an estimated population of 2,144 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17086?

The median household income in ZIP code 17086 is $68,239, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17086 in?

ZIP code 17086 observes the EST timezone.