| City: | Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | Rockhill Furn |
| County: | Huntingdon County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:15:05 AM |
| Population: | 379 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 582 / 814 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2407, -77.8992 |
| Land Area: | 0.23 sq mi |
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Rockhill Furnace sits in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, a community of 379 residents on less than a quarter square mile. The town's name tells its history. Street names like Iron Street, Ore Street, and Culvert Street point to its origins as an iron-making community, where the furnace once shaped the local economy.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 105 PO Boxes for 151 households, a 69.5% adoption rate that shows most residents rely on boxes for mail. Rural carrier routes handle street delivery for some addresses, but PO Box pickup remains the primary option for this small community.
With a median age of 39.1 years and a population of 2.5 people per household, Rockhill Furnace has a typical small-town family structure. Of the 174 total housing units, 151 are occupied and 125 are owner-occupied. Only 4 units are seasonal or vacation homes. The median household income of $74,375 sits above Pennsylvania's rural average, while median home values of $142,500 reflect affordable small-town housing. Remarkably, 84% of housing units (146 of 174) were built before 1939, making this one of Pennsylvania's best-preserved historic communities.
With just 3 business establishments employing 32 people, this isn't a commercial center. Most residents commute elsewhere: 66 drive alone to work, 39 carpool, and 19 use public transportation. The workforce is heavily concentrated in transportation and warehousing (164 workers), with 27 in public administration. This suggests many residents work in logistics, trucking, or government jobs outside the village.
Rockhill Furn was added as a valid mailing alias in May 2005, providing a shorthand for the longer town name. Both Rockhill Furnace and Rockhill Furn deliver to the same post office at 17249.
Street names blend industrial heritage (Iron, Ore, Culvert) with natural features (Valley, Meadow, Cherry, Oak, Willow).
ZIP Code 17249 has 379 residents and 151 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 39.1 years, slightly younger than the state (41.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, 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: | 379Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 380Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,647.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 151Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $142,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.96Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 303 | 297 | 268 | 277 | 344 | 415 | 402 | 432 | 401 | 348 | 333 | 351 | 380 |
| Decennial Census | 371 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 379 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.1
Male Median Age: 36.6
Female Median Age: 40.3
| 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 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 22 | 28 | 35 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 17 | 27 | 14 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 4 |
| White: | 370 | 97.37% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 2.37% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 380 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 179 | 47.23% | 36.6 years |
| Females: | 200 | 52.77% | 40.3 years |
| Total: | 379 | 100% | 39.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 380 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 380 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 380 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $74,375, which is lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $41,597 (126.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,750. Family households earn a median of $86,875 versus $30,833 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,042). By gender, male median income is $63,750 and female is $35,938, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $27,812 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.1%, which is slightly above the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,778 | $34,688 | $33,000 | $41,111 | $41,250 | $41,000 | $41,964 | $45,833 | $50,625 | $57,222 | $80,000 | $71,875 | $74,375 |
| Median Family Income | $41,875 | $43,750 | $45,789 | $48,036 | $49,063 | $50,313 | $61,667 | $63,750 | $66,500 | $70,750 | $87,750 | $94,375 | $86,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,750 | $18,125 | $17,083 | $16,111 | $18,542 | $21,625 | $20,208 | $24,583 | $30,521 | $24,107 | $37,500 | $33,750 | $30,833 |
| Median Male Income | $45,000 | $51,250 | $46,250 | $42,083 | $0 | $41,250 | $42,083 | $48,438 | $49,038 | $54,861 | $63,125 | $65,625 | $63,750 |
| Median Female Income | $31,429 | $33,333 | $45,208 | $43,750 | $0 | $26,429 | $26,071 | $29,643 | $28,958 | $29,688 | $31,786 | $37,000 | $35,938 |
| Employed: | 195 | 62.50% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 1.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 113 | 36.22% |
| Total: | 312 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 66 | 33.85% |
| Service: | 39 | 20.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 12.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 9.74% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 23.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 195 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $142,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $62,500 (78.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56,000. The median gross rent is $1,102, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $427 (63.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,102. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.39% (44.23% with a mortgage, 55.77% free-and-clear) and renters 20.61% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.27%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,000 | $82,800 | $84,200 | $79,300 | $78,300 | $82,400 | $85,400 | $88,500 | $86,500 | $88,800 | $103,100 | $114,600 | $142,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 66.67% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $675 | $720 | $708 | $725 | $792 | $788 | $842 | $875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,102 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 46 | 35.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 44.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 27 | 20.61% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 89.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 15 | 10.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 131 | 89.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 2.74% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 7.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
In 2023, 10.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.80%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.77%). College enrollment is 6.82%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.30%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 2.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 32 | 11.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 155 | 54.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 29 | 10.28% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 9.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 3.55% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 7.09% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 242 | 85.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 10.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 274 | 60.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 169 | 37.06% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 2.85% |
| Total: | 456 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 443 | 97.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% | 14.9% | 14.0% | 8.1% | 8.7% |
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: | 9 | 10.23% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 9.09% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 35 | 39.77% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 30 | 34.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 6.82% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 19.32% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 73 | 82.95% |
ZIP Code 17249 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 32 people with an annual payroll of $951,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 108Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $230,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $951,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 32Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17249 is located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, within the Huntingdon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26500) and Pennsylvania's 13rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 43,844 people, about 0.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 17249. It covers 0.23 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Huntingdon, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 43,844Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.23 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 17249 is in the Southern Huntingdon County School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.