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Orbisonia borough, PA

ZIP 17243 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 17243

17243 has a population of 1,156 with a median age of 54.8 yrs (42.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
98.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.1%-22% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.6%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
31.3%+92% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.6%-32% vs US avg
x
High school
53.9%+106% vs US avg
x
Some college
13.8%-52% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
14.3%
x
Diversity Index
3/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.1%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+59% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.4%+734% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 17243

Poverty Rate
14.1%+22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
6.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+59% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.0%+13% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.4%+734% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,156
Median age54.8
Poverty rate14.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White98.6%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%