ZIP Code 17702

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Williamsport · Lycoming County · Pennsylvania

Population
10,721

67/sq mi

Median income
$70,210

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$196,900

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.4%

Median age 43.1

Land area
160.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 17702 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,721. The median household income is $70,210, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $196,900, 29% below the US average. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17702 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 160.3 square miles in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,721 residents, producing a population density of 67 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 17702 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17702 sits at $70,210 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,815. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $196,900 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,067 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17702 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lycoming County, so you can benchmark 17702 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 17702

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17702.

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 17702, 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

10,721

Population

160.3

Area (sq mi)

67

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17702?

43.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
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?

$70,210

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$38,815

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,705

Total Housing Units

4,457

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$196,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,067

Median Rent

1958

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17702 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 171
2021 +10.5% 188
2022 +5.3% 198
2023 +9.8% 218
2024 +10.9% 242

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 184 business establishments in ZIP 17702, employing approximately 1,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,455,000.

184

Businesses

1,575

Employees

$68.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 25 13.6%
Construction 24 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 22 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 21 11.4%
Finance and insurance 11 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.9%
Wholesale trade 8 4.3%
Manufacturing 7 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.7%
Information 3 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
17810 Allenwood, PA 4,683 5.5 mi
17744 Linden, PA 3,175 6.0 mi
17728 Cogan Station, PA 5,120 10.0 mi
17752 Montgomery, PA 4,635 7.7 mi
17856 New Columbia, PA 3,365 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17702 in?
ZIP code 17702 (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 17702?
ZIP code 17702 in Williamsport, PA has a population of 10,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17702?
The median household income in ZIP 17702 is $70,210, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17702?
The median home value in ZIP 17702 is $196,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17702?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17702 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17702?
ZIP code 17702 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 1,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17702?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17702 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (25), Construction (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17702?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17702 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 17702?
In ZIP code 17702, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 17702?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17702 is 19.6 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 17702?
In ZIP code 17702, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17702?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17702 is 6.5% 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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