ZIP Code 17253 in Saltillo, PA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Saltillo, Pennsylvania
County:Huntingdon County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:37:30 PM
Population:318 [See All]
Area Codes:814 / 582
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.2102, -78.0059
Land Area:0.276 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 17253 has 318 residents and 130 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, slightly younger than the state (41.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (96.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:318Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:453Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,152.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$72,574Source: Census ACS
Households:130Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$112,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.59Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--295298286315290270298283281343349460453
Decennial Census337------------------318------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38.7

Male Median Age: 37

Female Median Age: 38.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1210121013811510813161173153
Female1156159912161841251095338
Total231518252217232128122521211684811
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:30698.08%
Black:20.64%
Hispanic:*41.28%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:312100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:15849.69%37.0 years
Females:16050.31%38.8 years
Total:318100%38.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:45299.78%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:10.22%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:453100%
Total Native Population:453100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $72,574, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $28,199 (63.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,824. Family households earn a median of $72,250 versus $72,656 for nonfamily households (a difference of $406). By gender, male median income is $47,031 and female is $54,688, which is slightly above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,657 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 0.4%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.9%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$44,375$49,583$45,833$42,813$52,500$44,167$43,750$43,542$48,750$62,917$65,357$70,057$72,574
Median Family Income$60,250$68,750$58,750$55,750$68,750$61,250$52,917$58,750$80,938$73,250$73,125$71,071$72,250
Median NonFamily Income$34,167$34,750$32,500$28,750$0$24,375$23,125$28,750$22,250$43,125$33,750$53,750$72,656
Median Male Income$49,167$51,875$47,000$46,917$46,818$47,500$47,500$50,625$53,036$51,667$42,273$46,823$47,031
Median Female Income$33,750$35,000$31,771$31,528$32,250$38,438$39,464$41,875$42,679$50,000$45,536$59,375$54,688
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:24373.64%
Unemployed:10.30%
Not In Labor Force:8626.06%
Total:330100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5020.58%
Service:6325.93%
Sales and Office:2610.70%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6024.69%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4418.11%
Total Civilian Employed Population:243100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $112,000, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $31,800 (39.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,500. The median gross rent is $591, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $106 (21.86%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $151. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.72% (61.81% with a mortgage, 38.19% free-and-clear) and renters 8.28% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.26%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.42%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$80,200$81,900$83,300$82,000$83,000$91,400$92,800$100,600$97,500$91,000$96,300$112,100$112,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1292.31%
$1,000 to $1,499:17.69%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:13100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$485$525$675$550$550$695$722$705$742$729$713$655$591
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8956.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5535.03%
Renter Occupied:138.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:157100%

Occupied Housing Units:15786.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2413.26%
Total Housing Units:181100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:16390.06%
Multi-Family Units:84.42%
Other Units:105.52%
Total Housing Units:181100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.60% 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 89.90%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 24.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.10%). The share of people in poverty is 8.80%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), up 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.60%). College enrollment is 44.66%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:134.85%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:145.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):13851.49%
Some college, no degree:145.22%
Associate's degree:5018.66%
Bachelor's degree:3814.18%
Graduate or professional degree:10.37%
Total:268100%
High school or higher:24189.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3914.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:34572.18%
Public Insurance:11023.01%
No Insurance:234.81%
Total:478100%
Has Health Insurance:45595.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.2%7.3%3.8%9.2%12.3%15.4%20.2%24.1%14.7%10.3%4.4%7.1%8.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:21.94%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4846.60%
High school (grades 9-12):76.80%
College or graduate school:4644.66%
Total:103100%
Early Childhood:21.94%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5553.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 17253 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:203Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 17253 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 0.73% of whom live in ZIP Code 17253. It covers 0.276 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:0.276 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:4267632Source: Census
Place Name:Saltillo borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


17254 | | 17252

Schools in ZIP Code 17253


We could not locate which school district 17253 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.

Spring Farms El Sch 12075 Old Plank Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
District: Southern Huntingdon County School DistrictNearby
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/Ms 10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
District: Southern Huntingdon County School DistrictNearby
Rockhill El Sch 510 Meadow St
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
District: Southern Huntingdon County School DistrictNearby
Shade Gap El Sch 22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, PA 17255
District: Southern Huntingdon County School DistrictNearby
Youth Forestry Camp #3 Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
District: UnknownNearby
Meadow Green Mennonite School 9642 Gabert Rd
Three Springs, PA 17264
District: Private SchoolNearby
Concocheague Creek Amish School 18188 Stonebridge Rd
Spring Run, PA 17262
District: Private SchoolNearby
Meadow Brook Amish School 17014 Path Valley Rd (17008 Drway)
Spring Run, PA 17262
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 17253


Huntingdon County Career And Technology Center 11893 Technology Drive
Mill Creek, PA 17060
Type: Post Secondary
Juniata College 1700 Moore St
Huntingdon, PA 16652-2196
Type: Post Secondary
Triangle Tech-Chambersburg 1669 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201-7834
Type: Post Secondary
Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona 415 D Orchard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601-2419
Type: Post Secondary
Franklin County Career And Technology Center 2463 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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