ZIP Code 17737

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Hughesville · Lycoming County · Pennsylvania

Population
6,220

33/sq mi

Median income
$70,131

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$203,800

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.5%

Median age 47.3

Land area
186.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17737 in Hughesville, Pennsylvania has a population of 6,220. The median household income is $70,131, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $203,800, 27% below the US average. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17737 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 186.8 square miles in Hughesville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 6,220 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 17737 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17737 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 17737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lycoming County, so you can benchmark 17737 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 17737

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,220

Population

186.8

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Hughesville, 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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