ZIP Code 17701

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Williamsport · Lycoming County · Pennsylvania

Population
44,661

193/sq mi

Median income
$53,237

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$183,900

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.3%

Median age 38.6

Land area
231.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 17701 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has a population of 44,661. The median household income is $53,237, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $183,900, 34% below the US average. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 231.6 square miles in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 44,661 residents, producing a population density of 193 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 17701 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17701 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $183,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 54.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lycoming County, so you can benchmark 17701 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 17701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

44,661

Population

231.6

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 Code City Population Distance
17754 Montoursville, PA 12,233 2.0 mi
17771 Trout Run, PA 3,158 9.6 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Williamsport, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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