The 17244 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Orrstown, PA (Franklin County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,216. The 17244 ZIP Code has a median age of 43.8 years, and 24.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $62,455, and an estimated 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 13.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $26,964.
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In ZIP Code 17244, 83.6% of the population graduated high school, while 13.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 52.7% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 52.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.0% |
| Associate's degree | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17244 are older than average. The median age of 43.8 years in ZIP Code 17244 is approximately 14.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 17244 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 17244 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17244 is $62,455, while the region's mean household income is $71,824. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,964. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17244 of $26,964 is approximately 21.51% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 4.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 49.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.5% of the population in 17244 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.4% of 17244 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17244, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 17244 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17244 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.7%), followed by Asian (2.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 17244, 94.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Franklin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17244, an estimated 22.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Franklin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 17244 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 17244 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.1% of adults 18 and older in this Franklin County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17244 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.4% of those 18 and above in 17244 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 17244 include obesity (38.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| Current smoking | 20.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.6% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17244 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.68% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17244 | 11.2¢/kWh | 7.55¢/kWh | 4.26¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.39¢/kWh | 10.84¢/kWh | 8.05¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17244 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.06 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.29 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.53 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.43 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17244, 61.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.2 minutes. Approximately 16.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17244 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 17244 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.3% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.8% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.0% |
| Public administration | 7.1% |