Orrtanna, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17353
Adams County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,228
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,150
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orrtanna pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17353 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17353 (Orrtanna, PA) fell -6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.1 in 2023 to 248.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17353 covers 105.8 square miles in Orrtanna, Adams County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,228 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17353 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,150 (29% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,083. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,100 (16% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,042.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Adams County, so 17353 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 17353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orrtanna, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17353.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 17353, Orrtanna, 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
3,228
Population
105.8
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17353?
50.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
2.7%
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?
$100,150
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$48,083
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
40.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17353 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Orrtanna, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,150 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
1,267housing units
1,267
Total Housing Units
1,110
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,100
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,042
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17353 have decreased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 184 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 200 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 220 |
| 2023 | +20.4% | 265 |
| 2024 | -6.3% | 249 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 17353, employing approximately 316 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,964,000.
26
Businesses
316
Employees
$11.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 30.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 19.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 17353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17222
Fayetteville (17222)
10,749 residents
- 17320
Fairfield (17320)
7,823 residents
- 17307
Biglerville (17307)
5,899 residents
- 17353 3,228
Orrtanna (17353)
3,228 residents
- 17214 1,089
Blue Ridge Summit (17214)
1,089 residents
- 17306 318
Bendersville (17306)
318 residents
- 17261 193
South Mountain (17261)
193 residents
- 17343 180
Mc Knightstown (17343)
180 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17353 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17353
Orrtanna (17353)
$100,150 median income
- 17320
Fairfield (17320)
$90,076 median income
- 17307
Biglerville (17307)
$88,571 median income
- 17222
Fayetteville (17222)
$80,000 median income
- 17306
Bendersville (17306)
$75,000 median income
- 17214
Blue Ridge Summit (17214)
$62,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17353 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17353, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,228 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17353 in?
ZIP code 17353 (Orrtanna) is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17353?
ZIP code 17353 in Orrtanna, PA has a population of 3,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17353?
The median household income in ZIP 17353 is $100,150, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17353?
The median home value in ZIP 17353 is $264,100, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17353?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17353 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17353?
ZIP code 17353 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17353?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17353 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17353?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17353 decreased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17353?
In ZIP code 17353, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17353?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17353 is 40.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17353?
In ZIP code 17353, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17353?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17353 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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