17249 ZIP Code — Rockhill Furnace, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17249 is located in Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 0.23 square miles and serves a population of 351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 17249

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 $114,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,875. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 17249 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

351

population

0.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockhill Furnace	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	351
Population density	1,526 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	0.23 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2407
Longitude	-77.8992
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

351

Population

1,526

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$71,875

Median household income

$28,823

Per capita income

$114,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

121

Housing units

7.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	22.8%
18 and over	271	77.2%
65 and over	72	20.5%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	351	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$71,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 38.2%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	44.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	62.9%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	50.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	77.7%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	9	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	14	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	23	19.0%
Households with children under 18	41	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	38.8%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	23.1%
Married	56.7%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.7%	18.6%
Divorced	14.2%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 60.1%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	13.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	53.8%
High school	19	23.8%
College / grad school	7	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Construction 13.8%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.5%
Carpool	27.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.2

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	339	96.6%
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)	351	100.0%
Born in same state	351	100.0%
Born in different state	332	94.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	15.7%
Arab	10	2.8%
French	9	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	0.9%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17249

What city is ZIP code 17249 in?

ZIP code 17249 is primarily assigned to Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17249 in?

ZIP code 17249 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17249?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17249 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 17249 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17249 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 17249 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17249?

The median home value in ZIP code 17249 is $114,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 17249 in?

ZIP code 17249 observes the EST timezone.