ZIP Code 17724

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Canton · Bradford County · Pennsylvania

Population
5,424

19/sq mi

Median income
$55,817

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$175,000

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.0%

Median age 40.8

Land area
290.1 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17724?

40.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
16947 Troy, PA 4,818 8.8 mi
17768 Shunk, PA 377 7.1 mi
16926 Granville Summit, PA 872 7.7 mi
16932 Mainesburg, PA 734 11.7 mi

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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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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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