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Cross Fork, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17729

Clinton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

159
1/sq mi
$48,333
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cross Fork pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17729 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cross Fork, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, home to just 159 residents across 265.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17729 reports a modest median household income of $48,333 (38% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,960. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $85,000 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $817 monthly, and 94.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.5, and the average commute is -. To put 17729 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clinton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 17729, Cross Fork, 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

159

Population

265.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17729?

62.5

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
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 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,333

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$31,960

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17729 ranks nationally

Cross Fork, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,333 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

579

Total Housing Units

98

Occupied Units

481

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$817

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 17729, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,000.

6

Businesses

9

Employees

$322K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 50.0%

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 17729 vs 17760 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17760 North Bend, PA 557 7.4 mi

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Related Areas

Clinton County Cross Fork, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17729 in? ▼
ZIP code 17729 (Cross Fork) is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17729? ▼
ZIP code 17729 in Cross Fork, PA has a population of 159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17729? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17729 is $48,333, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17729? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17729 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17729? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17729 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17729? ▼
ZIP code 17729 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17729? ▼
In ZIP code 17729, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17729? ▼
In ZIP code 17729, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17729? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17729 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.