ZIP Code 17081

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Plainfield · Cumberland County · Pennsylvania

Population
352

222/sq mi

Median income
$73,977

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$181,900

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 58.6

Land area
1.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17081 in Plainfield, Pennsylvania has a population of 352. The median household income is $73,977, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $181,900, 35% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 17081 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Plainfield, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 352 residents, producing a population density of 222 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17081 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17081 sits at $73,977 (5% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $27,773. The poverty rate stands at 30.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $181,900 (20% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17081 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 17081 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17081, Plainfield, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

352

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

222

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17081?

58.6

Median Age

36.3%

Male

63.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$73,977

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$27,773

Per Capita Income

30.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

109

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$181,900

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 17081, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $771,000.

6

Businesses

26

Employees

$771K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 50.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17081 vs 17015 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17015 Carlisle, PA 20,798 3.2 mi
17013 Carlisle, PA 34,575 5.3 mi
17241 Newville, PA 11,853 6.5 mi
17040 Landisburg, PA 2,787 8.2 mi
17065 Mount Holly Springs, PA 4,222 7.9 mi
17090 Shermans Dale, PA 5,216 10.3 mi
17266 Walnut Bottom, PA 581 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17081 in?
ZIP code 17081 (Plainfield) is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Cumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cumberland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17081?
ZIP code 17081 in Plainfield, PA has a population of 352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17081?
The median household income in ZIP 17081 is $73,977, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17081?
The median home value in ZIP 17081 is $181,900, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17081 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17081?
ZIP code 17081 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17081?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17081 is 30.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Plainfield, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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