| ZIP Code | 17859 |
|---|---|
| City | Orangeville |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,641 ft |
| Latitude | 41.116755 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.398537 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 860 (45.7%) |
| Some College | 193 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 192 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 180 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 454 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,577 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $213,300 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $808/mo |
| Total Units | 1,330 |
| Vacant Units | 270 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,330 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 270 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 17859 is located in Orangeville, Pennsylvania, within Columbia County. With a population of 2,637, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51 years. Economically, 17859 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,577 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17859 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $808 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 17859 is primarily White (98.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17859 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 17859 in Orangeville, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,637 residents, a median household income of $70,577, and a median home value of $213,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.