Burnham, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17009

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,007
521/sq mi
$73,088
Median income
$145,700
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burnham pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
521
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17009 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Burnham, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,007 residents, producing a population density of 521 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17009 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17009 sits at $73,088 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,589. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $145,700 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $785 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17009 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mifflin County, so you can benchmark 17009 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 17009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17009.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17009, Burnham, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,007

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

521

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17009?

38.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$73,088

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,589

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17009 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,088 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

914

Total Housing Units

806

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$145,700

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$785

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 17009, employing approximately 1,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,866,000.

80

Businesses

1,809

Employees

$96.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 33.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.5%
Finance and insurance 7 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.0%
Manufacturing 3 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17009 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17009 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17099 Yeagertown, PA 1,179 0.8 mi
17044 Lewistown, PA 21,209 4.3 mi
17084 Reedsville, PA 4,340 4.7 mi
17029 Granville, PA 371 6.4 mi
17058 Mifflin, PA 1,909 9.7 mi
17063 Milroy, PA 3,311 9.9 mi
17082 Port Royal, PA 3,588 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17009 in?
ZIP code 17009 (Burnham) is located in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Mifflin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mifflin-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17009?
ZIP code 17009 in Burnham, PA has a population of 2,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17009?
The median household income in ZIP 17009 is $73,088, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17009?
The median home value in ZIP 17009 is $145,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17009 is White at 89.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17009?
ZIP code 17009 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 1,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17009 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (14), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17009?
In ZIP code 17009, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17009 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17009?
In ZIP code 17009, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17009 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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