PlainZIP

Williamsport, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17701

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

44,661
193/sq mi
$53,237
Median income
$183,900
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Williamsport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
193
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, with 44,661 residents across 231.6 square miles, a density of 193 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17701 reports a modest median household income of $53,237 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,677. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $183,900 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $899 a month; 54.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 17701 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lycoming County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 17701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamsport, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17701.

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 17701, Williamsport, 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

44,661

Population

231.6

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17701?

38.6

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 9.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
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?

$53,237

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$32,677

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17701 ranks nationally

Williamsport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,237 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

20,800

Total Housing Units

18,548

Occupied Units

2,252

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.6%
Renter 45.4%

$183,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1954

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17701 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 173
2021 +8.7% 188
2022 +7.8% 203
2023 +6.3% 216
2024 +6.3% 230

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 1,291 business establishments in ZIP 17701, employing approximately 26,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,338,894,000.

1,291

Businesses

26,062

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 205 15.9%
Retail trade 186 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 144 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 144 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 7.8%
Finance and insurance 98 7.6%
Construction 75 5.8%
Wholesale trade 70 5.4%
Manufacturing 56 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 37 2.9%
Information 19 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.3%
Educational services 13 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.2%

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 17701 vs 17754 →

ZIP 17701 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 17701 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 17701 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 17701 ranks #3 of 3 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
17754 Montoursville, PA 12,233 2.0 mi
17771 Trout Run, PA 3,158 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lycoming County

17740 standard
Jersey Shore, PA
Pop: 12,754
17756 standard
Muncy, PA
Pop: 12,408
17754 standard
Montoursville, PA
Pop: 12,233
17702 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 10,721
17737 standard
Hughesville, PA
Pop: 6,220
17728 standard
Cogan Station, PA
Pop: 5,120

Related Areas

Lycoming County Williamsport, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17701 in? ▼
ZIP code 17701 (Williamsport) is located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Lycoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lycoming-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17701? ▼
ZIP code 17701 in Williamsport, PA has a population of 44,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17701 is $53,237, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17701 is $183,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17701 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17701? ▼
ZIP code 17701 has 1,291 business establishments employing approximately 26,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17701 are: Health care and social assistance (205), Retail trade (186), Accommodation and food services (144). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17701 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 17701? ▼
In ZIP code 17701, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 17701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17701 is 16.9 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 17701? ▼
In ZIP code 17701, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17701 is 19.2% 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.