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 Moderate-density area
- $70,131
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17737 (Hughesville, PA) rose +19.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 270.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,891. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $203,800 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $839; 72.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lycoming County, so 17737 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 17737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hughesville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17737.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17737?
47.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$70,131
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,891
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17737 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hughesville, 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)
$70,131 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,889housing units
2,889
Total Housing Units
2,663
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,800
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17737 vs 17762 →
ZIP 17737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17756
Muncy (17756)
12,408 residents
- 17737
Hughesville (17737)
6,220 residents
- 17762 503
Picture Rocks (17762)
503 residents
- 18619 273
Hillsgrove (18619)
273 residents
- 17731 185
Eagles Mere (17731)
185 residents
- 17742 39
Lairdsville (17742)
39 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17737 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17737 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17731
Eagles Mere (17731)
$98,750 median income
- 17762
Picture Rocks (17762)
$95,625 median income
- 17756
Muncy (17756)
$77,043 median income
- 17742
Lairdsville (17742)
$71,250 median income
- 17737
Hughesville (17737)
$70,131 median income
- 18619
Hillsgrove (18619)
$66,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17737, 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 (6,220 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 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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