| City: | Marion, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Franklin County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:30:23 PM |
| Population: | 559 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 223 / 717 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8588, -77.6992 |
| Land Area: | 0.565 sq mi |
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Marion, Pennsylvania sits in Franklin County, just north of the Maryland border. This small community of 559 residents has a PO Box Only designation, which means there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the zone. All 232 households here either use one of the 148 PO Boxes at the Marion post office or receive mail through a carrier route that originates from this facility.
The village covers less than a tenth of a square mile, but the postal routes extend into surrounding rural areas. Two city carrier routes and one rural route serve the area, making this an Urban+Rural delivery mix. With 148 PO Boxes serving 232 homes, about 64% of households rely on a box at the post office. The rest get street delivery along roads like Colorado Street, Angle Road, and Main Street.
Marion has an older, established character. The median age is 46.6 years, and 70% of homes (169 of 240 units) were built before 1939. Main Street and Colorado Street anchor the village center, while rural roads like Angle Road and Clayhill Road connect to the countryside. Median household income runs $55,458, with home values around $249,100.
One in five workers here (20.9%) work from home, a notably high rate for a rural Pennsylvania community. About 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The nearest communities are Burnt Cabins, 16 miles north, and Hustontown, about 18 miles away. For residents without street addresses, the Marion post office is the only mail option.
Street names mix traditional village streets (Main St, Colorado St) with rural roads (Angle Rd, Clayhill Rd, Country Rd).
ZIP Code 17235 has 559 residents and 232 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 46.6 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 559Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 622Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 989.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 232Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $190,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 705 | 821 | 774 | 712 | 651 | 360 | 608 | 980 | 949 | 886 | 834 | 855 | 682 | 622 |
| Decennial Census | 672 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 559 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.6
Male Median Age: 41.4
Female Median Age: 51
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 22 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Female | 21 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
| Total | 43 | 15 | 32 | 38 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 47 | 45 | 37 | 48 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| White: | 510 | 92.56% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic:* | 24 | 4.36% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.91% |
| Total: | 551 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 270 | 48.30% | 41.4 years |
| Females: | 289 | 51.70% | 51.0 years |
| Total: | 559 | 100% | 46.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 577 | 92.77% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 45 | 7.23% |
| Total Population: | 622 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 577 | 92.77% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 7.23% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $50,145 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,792. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $66,420 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $66,420 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.8%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,145 | $51,516 | $52,989 | $52,756 | $52,112 | $103,831 | $85,221 | $75,963 | $76,792 | $64,404 | $65,357 | $61,325 | $55,458 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $50,203 | $51,622 | $54,185 | $53,892 | $63,235 | $104,113 | $86,250 | $75,656 | $76,439 | $64,229 | $57,314 | $61,325 | $45,000 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,844 | $51,161 | $40,769 | $41,250 | $41,161 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $42,210 | $50,234 | $45,660 | $44,917 | $0 | $47,574 | $41,188 | $50,313 | $50,353 | $53,152 | $56,286 | $61,196 | $43,472 | $66,420 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $26,250 | $19,583 | $19,688 | $0 | $46,458 | $62,799 | $65,434 | $67,966 | $54,194 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 282 | 58.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 198 | 41.25% |
| Total: | 480 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 131 | 46.45% |
| Service: | 86 | 30.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 5.32% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 10.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 7.09% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 282 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $190,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $43,500 (18.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $827 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,113. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.22% (69.94% with a mortgage, 30.06% free-and-clear) and renters 18.78% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,700 | $238,300 | $225,900 | $225,000 | $229,400 | $195,000 | $154,400 | $166,700 | $181,500 | $141,300 | $178,600 | $229,300 | $249,100 | $190,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 24 | 60.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 40.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $827 | $908 | $770 | $906 | $914 | $1,048 | $1,103 | $1,115 | $1,113 | $1,325 | $1,363 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 121 | 56.81% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 52 | 24.41% |
| Renter Occupied: | 40 | 18.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 213 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 213 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 213 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 183 | 85.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 19 | 8.92% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 5.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 213 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 30.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 26.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (59.80%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 4.71% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 192 | 56.47% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 14.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 52 | 15.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 8.82% |
| Total: | 340 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 324 | 95.29% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 82 | 24.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 278 | 39.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 228 | 32.66% |
| No Insurance: | 192 | 27.51% |
| Total: | 698 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 506 | 72.49% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.7% | 27.8% | 22.1% | 26.5% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 9.5% | 17.2% | 28.5% | 26.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 61 | 59.80% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 41 | 40.20% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 102 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 17235 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 55 people with an annual payroll of $2,819,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 345Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $687,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,819,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 55Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17235 is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, within the Chambersburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16540) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 149,618 people, about 0.37% of whom live in ZIP Code 17235. It covers 0.565 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Chambersburg, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 149,618Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.565 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 155.18 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4247464Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Marion CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17235 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.