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Lewistown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17044

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

21,209
84/sq mi
$59,935
Median income
$142,600
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewistown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, with 21,209 residents across 254.0 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17044 reports a modest median household income of $59,935 (23% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,502. Poverty here runs at 19.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $142,600 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $814 monthly, and 61.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mifflin County, so you can benchmark 17044 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewistown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17044.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17044, Lewistown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,209

Population

254.0

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17044?

44.4

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$59,935

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$31,502

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17044 ranks nationally

Lewistown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,935 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,185

Total Housing Units

8,852

Occupied Units

1,333

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$142,600

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17044 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 144
2021 +9.5% 158
2022 +7.8% 170
2023 +12.7% 192
2024 +9.1% 209

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 485 business establishments in ZIP 17044, employing approximately 8,534 people with a combined annual payroll of $412,666,000.

485

Businesses

8,534

Employees

$412.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 90 18.6%
Retail trade 84 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 57 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.1%
Construction 33 6.8%
Manufacturing 29 6.0%
Finance and insurance 25 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.3%
Wholesale trade 20 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.1%
Information 12 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%
Utilities 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17044 vs 17029 →

ZIP 17044 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 17044 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 17044 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 17044 ranks #6 of 7 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
17029 Granville, PA 371 2.2 mi
17099 Yeagertown, PA 1,179 4.7 mi
17009 Burnham, PA 2,007 4.3 mi
17058 Mifflin, PA 1,909 6.1 mi
17084 Reedsville, PA 4,340 7.6 mi
17004 Belleville, PA 5,000 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mifflin County

17004 standard
Belleville, PA
Pop: 5,000
17841 standard
Mc Clure, PA
Pop: 4,779
17051 standard
Mc Veytown, PA
Pop: 4,653
17084 standard
Reedsville, PA
Pop: 4,340
17063 standard
Milroy, PA
Pop: 3,311
17009 standard
Burnham, PA
Pop: 2,007

Related Areas

Mifflin County Lewistown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17044 in? ▼
ZIP code 17044 (Lewistown) 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 17044? ▼
ZIP code 17044 in Lewistown, PA has a population of 21,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17044 is $59,935, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17044 is $142,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17044 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17044? ▼
ZIP code 17044 has 485 business establishments employing approximately 8,534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17044 are: Health care and social assistance (90), Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17044 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17044? ▼
In ZIP code 17044, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 17044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17044 is 22.9 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 17044? ▼
In ZIP code 17044, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17044 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.