PlainZIP

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
$100,150
Median income
$264,100
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,083. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $264,100 (16% above the state average), median rent at $1,042 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.1%.

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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 17353 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17353?

50.1

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$48,083

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

40.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17353 ranks nationally

Orrtanna, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$100,150 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,267

Total Housing Units

1,110

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$264,100

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17353 vs 17343 →

ZIP 17353 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 17353 ranks #4 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 17353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17343 Mc Knightstown, PA 180 3.0 mi
17222 Fayetteville, PA 10,749 5.7 mi
17320 Fairfield, PA 7,823 8.3 mi
17307 Biglerville, PA 5,899 5.4 mi
17261 South Mountain, PA 193 6.8 mi
17214 Blue Ridge Summit, PA 1,089 10.8 mi
17306 Bendersville, PA 318 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

17325 standard
Gettysburg, PA
Pop: 27,619
17350 standard
New Oxford, PA
Pop: 12,886
17340 standard
Littlestown, PA
Pop: 10,896
17316 standard
East Berlin, PA
Pop: 8,266
17320 standard
Fairfield, PA
Pop: 7,823
17307 standard
Biglerville, PA
Pop: 5,899

Related Areas

Adams County Orrtanna, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.