17260 ZIP Code — Shirleysburg, PA

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17260 is located in Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania, within Huntingdon County. It covers approximately 35.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,080 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 17260

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,226. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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 a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 17260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,080

population

35.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shirleysburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17066 Mount Union (3.3 mi) 17066 Mount Union (3.3 mi) 17213 Blairs Mills (5.1 mi) 17213 Blairs Mills (5.1 mi) 17243 Orbisonia (5.9 mi) 17243 Orbisonia (5.9 mi) 17052 Mapleton Depot (8.2 mi) 17052 Mapleton Depot (8.2 mi) 17060 Mill Creek (8.8 mi) 17060 Mill Creek (8.8 mi) 17217 Concord (9.1 mi) 17217 Concord (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,080
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	35.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.3210
Longitude	-77.8451
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.5%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,080

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$44,226

Median household income

$26,788

Per capita income

$193,300

Median home value

$599

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

466

Housing units

7.8%

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	162	15.0%
18 and over	918	85.0%
65 and over	348	32.2%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,075	99.5%
Black or African American	3	0.3%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.5%	47.1%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	32.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.3%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$44,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,300
Median rent / month	$599
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	54.2%
Wood	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	67	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	110	24.9%
Households with children under 18	91	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	49.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	17.4%
Married	51.1%	56.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%
Widowed	5.0%	21.6%
Divorced	19.2%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 66.0%

Some college, no degree 7.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	67.8%
High school	41	27.5%
College / grad school	2	1.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Construction 12.4%

Public administration 9.2%

Retail trade 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Professional & management 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	27.9%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 10.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.7%
Retirement income	44.2%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.8%
65 and over	58.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,039	96.2%
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)	1,080	100.0%
Born in same state	1,076	99.6%
Born in different state	994	92.0%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	108	10%
Italian	79	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	6.7%
English	19	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17260

What city is ZIP code 17260 in?

ZIP code 17260 is primarily assigned to Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17260 in?

ZIP code 17260 falls within Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17260 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 17260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17260 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 17260 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17260?

8% 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 17260 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 17260 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17260 in?

ZIP code 17260 observes the EST timezone.