PlainZIP

Hughesville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17737

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

6,220
33/sq mi
$70,131
Median income
$203,800
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hughesville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17737 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17737 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hughesville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,220 residents across 186.8 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17737 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,131 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,891. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $203,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 17737 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lycoming 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17737

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hughesville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17737.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17737, Hughesville, 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

6,220

Population

186.8

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17737?

47.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$70,131

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,891

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17737 ranks nationally

Hughesville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,131 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,889

Total Housing Units

2,663

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$203,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+19.3%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17737 have increased 19.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 180
2021 +8.9% 196
2022 +16.7% 228
2023 -0.9% 226
2024 +19.3% 270

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 108 business establishments in ZIP 17737, employing approximately 810 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,829,000.

108

Businesses

810

Employees

$27.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 21.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 13 12.0%
Construction 12 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.3%
Finance and insurance 6 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.6%
Wholesale trade 5 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.7%

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 17737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17737 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17737 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17737 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17762 Picture Rocks, PA 503 1.5 mi
17756 Muncy, PA 12,408 6.8 mi
17742 Lairdsville, PA 39 6.1 mi
18619 Hillsgrove, PA 273 10.4 mi
17731 Eagles Mere, PA 185 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lycoming County

17701 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 44,661
17740 standard
Jersey Shore, PA
Pop: 12,754
17756 standard
Muncy, PA
Pop: 12,408
17754 standard
Montoursville, PA
Pop: 12,233
17702 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 10,721
17728 standard
Cogan Station, PA
Pop: 5,120

Related Areas

Lycoming County Hughesville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17737 in? ▼
ZIP code 17737 (Hughesville) 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 17737? ▼
ZIP code 17737 in Hughesville, PA has a population of 6,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17737? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17737 is $70,131, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17737? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17737 is $203,800, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17737? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17737 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17737? ▼
ZIP code 17737 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17737? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17737 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (19), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17737? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17737 increased by 19.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 17737? ▼
In ZIP code 17737, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 17737? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17737 is 25.0 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 17737? ▼
In ZIP code 17737, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17737? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17737 is 10.9% 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.