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 Moderate-density area
- $59,935
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17044 (Lewistown, PA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.6 in 2023 to 209.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,502. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,600 (37% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 61.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mifflin County, so 17044 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Construction 33
Construction
33 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 17044?
44.4
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,502
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17044 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lewistown, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,935 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,185housing units
10,185
Total Housing Units
8,852
Occupied Units
1,333
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,600
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17044
Lewistown (17044)
21,209 residents
- 17004 5,000
Belleville (17004)
5,000 residents
- 17084 4,340
Reedsville (17084)
4,340 residents
- 17009 2,007
Burnham (17009)
2,007 residents
- 17058 1,909
Mifflin (17058)
1,909 residents
- 17099 1,179
Yeagertown (17099)
1,179 residents
- 17029 371
Granville (17029)
371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17044 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17084
Reedsville (17084)
$80,197 median income
- 17029
Granville (17029)
$76,080 median income
- 17009
Burnham (17009)
$73,088 median income
- 17004
Belleville (17004)
$65,068 median income
- 17099
Yeagertown (17099)
$62,250 median income
- 17044
Lewistown (17044)
$59,935 median income
- 17058
Mifflin (17058)
$49,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17044, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,209 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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