Marion, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17235
Franklin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 672
- 436/sq mi High-density area
- $190,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 436
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17235 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17235 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marion, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, home to just 672 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 436 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 17235, but per-capita income is $27,937. The poverty rate is 22.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,200 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 81.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 17235 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17235, Marion, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
672
Population
1.5
Area (sq mi)
436
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17235?
31.1
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
7.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$27,937
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
213housing units
213
Total Housing Units
213
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,200
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 17235, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,819,000.
13
Businesses
55
Employees
$2.8M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 46.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 30.8% |
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 17235 vs 17202 →
ZIP 17235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17202
Chambersburg (17202)
30,200 residents
- 17268
Waynesboro (17268)
28,285 residents
- 17201
Chambersburg (17201)
25,293 residents
- 17225
Greencastle (17225)
18,879 residents
- 17252 3,608
Saint Thomas (17252)
3,608 residents
- 17235 672
Marion (17235)
672 residents
- 17263 467
State Line (17263)
467 residents
- 17247 366
Quincy (17247)
366 residents
- 17272 294
Zullinger (17272)
294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17235 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17202 | Chambersburg, PA | 30,200 | 4.6 mi |
| 17256 | Shady Grove, PA | 91 | 5.3 mi |
| 17225 | Greencastle, PA | 18,879 | 5.9 mi |
| 17201 | Chambersburg, PA | 25,293 | 7.5 mi |
| 17263 | State Line, PA | 467 | 9.0 mi |
| 17272 | Zullinger, PA | 294 | 7.3 mi |
| 17252 | Saint Thomas, PA | 3,608 | 7.5 mi |
| 17247 | Quincy, PA | 366 | 7.5 mi |
| 17268 | Waynesboro, PA | 28,285 | 8.7 mi |
| 17254 | Scotland, PA | 89 | 9.7 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17235 in?
ZIP code 17235 (Marion) is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17235?
ZIP code 17235 in Marion, PA has a population of 672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17235?
The median home value in ZIP 17235 is $190,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17235 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17235?
ZIP code 17235 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17235?
In ZIP code 17235, 80.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17235?
In ZIP code 17235, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17235 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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