Orwigsburg, PA 17961 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Orwigsburg, PA—17961

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$289,000

5.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$96,400

64.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

49.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$1,400

7.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,700

0.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$711

16.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,400

N/A

Home Price Trends — Orwigsburg, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Orwigsburg, PA is $289,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.6%. This indicates that home prices in Orwigsburg, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$289,000	5.6%
Single Family	$294,000	5.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Orwigsburg, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Orwigsburg, PA is $1,320, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Orwigsburg, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,700, 2-bedrooms: $1,080, 3-bedrooms: $1,400. The most common rental property sizes in Orwigsburg, PA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 59.0% and 27.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,400	$1,320
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,700
2 Bed Rent	$711	$1,080
3 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,400
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

27.3%

2 Bedrooms

59.0%

3 Bedrooms

12.9%

4 Bedrooms

0.9%

Property Listings — Orwigsburg, PA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Orwigsburg, PA is 35. This is a decrease of -49.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$297,000	-13.0%
Listing Count	26	13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	13.0%
Days on Market	35	-49.0%

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Demographics — Orwigsburg, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Orwigsburg, PA has a population of 6,710, which has increased by 3.7% over the past 5 years. Orwigsburg, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,710	3.7%
% Under 18	21.9%	12.9%
% Seniors	21.6%	-11.8%
% WFH	7.5%	108.3%
% w/ College Degree	35.4%	14.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Orwigsburg, PA is a predominantly white area, with 92.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Orwigsburg, PA is asian, making up 1.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.3% of the population in Orwigsburg, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 55.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.9%	-1.1%
% Black	0.3%	50.0%
% Hispanic	1.2%	-40.0%
% Asian	1.2%	-42.9%
% Foreign Born	1.3%	-55.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Orwigsburg, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 129 mortgage originations in Orwigsburg, PA, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Orwigsburg, PA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	129
% Conventional Loans	84.0%
% Government Loans	16.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Orwigsburg, PA

Orwigsburg, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	35
Total Units Section 8	35
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	74.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$970	$1,700	$730
2 Bedroom	$239	$711	$950
3 Bedroom	-$160	$1,400	$1,240
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,300

Orwigsburg, PA—17961

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Orwigsburg, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Orwigsburg, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Orwigsburg, PA

Demographics — Orwigsburg, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Orwigsburg, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Orwigsburg, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Orwigsburg, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Orwigsburg, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.5
Median Home Price	$289,000
Median Household Income	$96,400

Orwigsburg, PA—17961

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Orwigsburg, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Orwigsburg, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Orwigsburg, PA

Demographics — Orwigsburg, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Orwigsburg, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Orwigsburg, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Orwigsburg, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Orwigsburg, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Port Clinton

Auburn, PA

New Philadelphia

Kaska, PA

Brockton, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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