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
$190,200
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marion pairs below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Marion, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 672 residents, producing a population density of 436 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 17235 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17235 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,937. The poverty rate stands at 22.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $190,200 (16% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 17235 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 17235, Marion, 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

672

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

436

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17235?

31.1

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

213

Total Housing Units

213

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$190,200

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

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

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ZIP 17235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17235 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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