Canton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17724
Bradford County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,424
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,817
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17724 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17724 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,424 residents across 290.1 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17724 reports a modest median household income of $55,817 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,370. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $175,000 (23% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $743; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bradford County, so 17724 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 17724
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$28,370
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17724 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Canton, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,817 17th percentile higher than 17% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,137housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17724 vs 16947 →
ZIP 17724 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17724
Canton (17724)
5,424 residents
- 16947
Troy (16947)
4,818 residents
- 16926 872
Granville Summit (16926)
872 residents
- 16932 734
Mainesburg (16932)
734 residents
- 17768 377
Shunk (17768)
377 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17724 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17724 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16926
Granville Summit (16926)
$83,424 median income
- 16932
Mainesburg (16932)
$81,458 median income
- 16947
Troy (16947)
$59,872 median income
- 17724
Canton (17724)
$55,817 median income
- 17768
Shunk (17768)
$54,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17724 ranks #4 of 5 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 17724, 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 (5,424 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 17724 in?
ZIP code 17724 (Canton) is located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Bradford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bradford-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17724?
ZIP code 17724 in Canton, PA has a population of 5,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17724?
The median household income in ZIP 17724 is $55,817, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17724?
The median home value in ZIP 17724 is $175,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17724?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17724 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17724?
ZIP code 17724 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 980 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17724?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17724 are: Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (17), Transportation and warehousing (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17724?
In ZIP code 17724, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 17724?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17724 is 23.9 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 17724?
In ZIP code 17724, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17724?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17724 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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