City

Orrstown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,305Population
💰$74,792Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$186,900Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.8%)
HS Graduate890 (65.4%)
Some College150 (11%)
Associates70 (5.1%)
Bachelors89 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree150 (11%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 65.4%Some College: 11%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 11%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad65.4%
Some College11.0%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,792 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$186,900 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$898/mo
Total Housing Units897
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Orrstown, PA

Orrstown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,305 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Orrstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,792 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Orrstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $898 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orrstown is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.58%).

Orrstown, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Orrstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17244 2,305 $74,792 $186,900 $898 3.4% 17.6% 80.7%