Port Royal, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17082
Juniata County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,588
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $214,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Royal pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17082 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17082 covers 150.8 square miles in Port Royal, Juniata County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,588 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17082 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,000 (4% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,572. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 1.4%. Median home value is $214,400 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $775; 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Juniata County, so 17082 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 17082
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Royal, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17082.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 17082, Port Royal, 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
3,588
Population
150.8
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17082?
40.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$75,000
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$31,572
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17082 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Port Royal, 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)
$75,000 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,276housing units
1,276
Total Housing Units
1,066
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,400
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$775
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 17082, employing approximately 204 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,811,000.
44
Businesses
204
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 15.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 13.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.1% |
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 17082 vs 17037 →
ZIP 17082 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17059
Mifflintown (17059)
7,579 residents
- 17082
Port Royal (17082)
3,588 residents
- 17047 2,526
Loysville (17047)
2,526 residents
- 17009 2,007
Burnham (17009)
2,007 residents
- 17058 1,909
Mifflin (17058)
1,909 residents
- 17024 1,893
Elliottsburg (17024)
1,893 residents
- 17099 1,179
Yeagertown (17099)
1,179 residents
- 17037 1,126
Ickesburg (17037)
1,126 residents
- 17035 839
Honey Grove (17035)
839 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17082 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17082 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17047
Loysville (17047)
$87,578 median income
- 17024
Elliottsburg (17024)
$79,292 median income
- 17082
Port Royal (17082)
$75,000 median income
- 17037
Ickesburg (17037)
$75,000 median income
- 17009
Burnham (17009)
$73,088 median income
- 17059
Mifflintown (17059)
$64,970 median income
- 17099
Yeagertown (17099)
$62,250 median income
- 17058
Mifflin (17058)
$49,125 median income
- 17035
Honey Grove (17035)
$47,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17082 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17037 | Ickesburg, PA | 1,126 | 4.5 mi |
| 17056 | Mexico, PA | 128 | 4.7 mi |
| 17058 | Mifflin, PA | 1,909 | 6.7 mi |
| 17059 | Mifflintown, PA | 7,579 | 6.8 mi |
| 17047 | Loysville, PA | 2,526 | 9.3 mi |
| 17024 | Elliottsburg, PA | 1,893 | 8.6 mi |
| 17035 | Honey Grove, PA | 839 | 9.6 mi |
| 17076 | Oakland Mills, PA | 48 | 10.2 mi |
| 17009 | Burnham, PA | 2,007 | 12.0 mi |
| 17099 | Yeagertown, PA | 1,179 | 12.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17082, 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 (3,588 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 17082 in?
ZIP code 17082 (Port Royal) is located in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. Juniata County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/juniata-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17082?
ZIP code 17082 in Port Royal, PA has a population of 3,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17082?
The median household income in ZIP 17082 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17082?
The median home value in ZIP 17082 is $214,400, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17082?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17082 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17082?
ZIP code 17082 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17082?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17082 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17082?
In ZIP code 17082, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 17082?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17082 is 30.3 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 17082?
In ZIP code 17082, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17082?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17082 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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