Milroy, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17063
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,311
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,444
- Median income Near-median income area
- $135,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milroy pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17063 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17063 covers 243.5 square miles in Milroy, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,311 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17063 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,444 (3% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,882. The poverty rate is 26.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,200 (41% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $802; owner occupancy is 86.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mifflin County, so 17063 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 17063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milroy, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17063.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 17063, Milroy, 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
3,311
Population
243.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17063?
38.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$75,444
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$28,882
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17063 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Milroy, 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)
$75,444 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
1,619housing units
1,619
Total Housing Units
1,159
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,200
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$802
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 17063, employing approximately 368 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,068,000.
50
Businesses
368
Employees
$13.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.0% |
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 17063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17841
Mc Clure (17841)
4,779 residents
- 16875
Spring Mills (16875)
3,945 residents
- 17063
Milroy (17063)
3,311 residents
- 17009
Burnham (17009)
2,007 residents
- 16820 1,217
Aaronsburg (16820)
1,217 residents
- 17099 1,179
Yeagertown (17099)
1,179 residents
- 16854 947
Millheim (16854)
947 residents
- 16832 510
Coburn (16832)
510 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17063 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16820
Aaronsburg (16820)
$83,900 median income
- 16854
Millheim (16854)
$78,625 median income
- 17063
Milroy (17063)
$75,444 median income
- 17009
Burnham (17009)
$73,088 median income
- 16875
Spring Mills (16875)
$71,250 median income
- 17841
Mc Clure (17841)
$63,269 median income
- 17099
Yeagertown (17099)
$62,250 median income
- 16832
Coburn (16832)
$38,456 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17063 ranks #3 of 8 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 17063, 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 (3,311 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 17063 in?
ZIP code 17063 (Milroy) 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 17063?
ZIP code 17063 in Milroy, PA has a population of 3,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17063?
The median household income in ZIP 17063 is $75,444, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17063?
The median home value in ZIP 17063 is $135,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17063?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17063 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17063?
ZIP code 17063 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17063?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17063 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Manufacturing (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17063?
In ZIP code 17063, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 17063?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17063 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17063?
In ZIP code 17063, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17063?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17063 is 26.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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