ZIP Code 17724
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Canton · Bradford County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 5,424
- Median income
- $55,817
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.0%
- Land area
- 290.1 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 17724 in Canton, Pennsylvania has a population of 5,424. The median household income is $55,817, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $175,000, 37% below the US average. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 17724 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 290.1 square miles in Canton, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 5,424 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 17724 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17724 sits at $55,817 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,370. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $175,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $743 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17724 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bradford County, so you can benchmark 17724 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 17724
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17724.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17724, Canton, 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
5,424
Population
290.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17724?
40.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.4%
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?
$55,817
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$28,370
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,137
Total Housing Units
1,800
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$743
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 17724, employing approximately 980 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,658,000.
111
Businesses
980
Employees
$42.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 15.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.1% |
| Information | 4 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Canton, 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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