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 High-density area
- $53,237
- Median income Below-median income area
- $183,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17701 (Williamsport, PA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.9 in 2023 to 229.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,677. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,900 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $899; owner occupancy is 54.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lycoming County, so 17701 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 17701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamsport, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
186 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17701?
38.6
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$53,237
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
20,800housing units
20,800
Total Housing Units
18,548
Occupied Units
2,252
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17701
Williamsport (17701)
44,661 residents
- 17754 12,233
Montoursville (17754)
12,233 residents
- 17771 3,158
Trout Run (17771)
3,158 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17754
Montoursville (17754)
$72,633 median income
- 17771
Trout Run (17771)
$71,016 median income
- 17701
Williamsport (17701)
$53,237 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17701, 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 (44,661 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 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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