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ZIP Code 17066

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

5,348
65/sq mi
$50,765
Median income
$122,600
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Union pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17066 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.9 square miles in Mount Union, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,348 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 17066 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17066 sits at $50,765 (35% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,639. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $122,600 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $682 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17066 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Huntingdon County, so you can benchmark 17066 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 17066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17066.

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 17066, Mount Union, 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

5,348

Population

82.9

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17066?

38.1

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$50,765

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$28,639

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17066 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,765 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,484

Total Housing Units

2,140

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$122,600

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$682

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 17066, employing approximately 1,653 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,988,000.

96

Businesses

1,653

Employees

$95.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 23 24.0%
Retail trade 18 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.5%
Construction 7 7.3%
Manufacturing 7 7.3%
Finance and insurance 5 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.2%

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 17066 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 17066 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 17066 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 17066 ranks #9 of 9 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
17075 Newton Hamilton, PA 123 3.1 mi
17260 Shirleysburg, PA 1,164 4.6 mi
17243 Orbisonia, PA 1,329 5.9 mi
17060 Mill Creek, PA 1,334 7.9 mi
17249 Rockhill Furnace, PA 371 8.2 mi
17052 Mapleton Depot, PA 1,635 6.8 mi
17051 Mc Veytown, PA 4,653 8.4 mi
17213 Blairs Mills, PA 639 8.6 mi
17217 Concord, PA 150 11.0 mi
17253 Saltillo, PA 337 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17066 in?
ZIP code 17066 (Mount Union) is located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Huntingdon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/huntingdon-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17066?
ZIP code 17066 in Mount Union, PA has a population of 5,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17066?
The median household income in ZIP 17066 is $50,765, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17066?
The median home value in ZIP 17066 is $122,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17066 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17066?
ZIP code 17066 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 1,653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17066 are: Health care and social assistance (23), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17066?
In ZIP code 17066, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 17066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17066 is 38.2 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 17066?
In ZIP code 17066, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17066 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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