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Rossiter, PA
Census-designated place in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Population
652
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
346
ZIP codes
0
Rossiter and its ZIP codes
Rossiter at a glance
- The median household income is $76,250, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 (62% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,039 a month.
Local data for Rossiter, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rossiter, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$1,039/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (108), Polish Americans (60), Swedish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indiana County. PPP loans are for Rossiter.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,738
28,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,701
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$555M
FY 2026, $6,672 per person
How people get to work
Rossiter, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked41.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rossiter, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
604
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
171
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rossiter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PunxsutawneyBorough | 3.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Big RunBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen CampbellBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BurnsideBorough | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Marion CenterBorough | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MahaffeyBorough | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| TroutvilleBorough | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SykesvilleBorough | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| SmicksburgBorough | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| CommodoreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| DixonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| New WashingtonBorough | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Cherry TreeBorough | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NewburgBorough | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| WorthvilleBorough | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ReynoldsvilleBorough | 14 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rossiter, PA in?
- Rossiter is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Rossiter, PA?
- About 652 people live in Rossiter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rossiter?
- Nearby places include Punxsutawney (3.9 mi), Big Run (5.7 mi), Glen Campbell (7.5 mi), Burnside (9.6 mi), Marion Center (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023