PlainZIP

Jersey Shore, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17740

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

12,754
36/sq mi
$70,236
Median income
$179,600
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17740 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17740 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,754 residents across 353.3 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17740 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,236 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,160. Poverty here runs at 10.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. Housing costs here run $179,600 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $863 a month; 81.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lycoming County, letting you compare 17740 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 17740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jersey Shore, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17740.

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 17740, Jersey Shore, 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

12,754

Population

353.3

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 17740?

41.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$70,236

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$32,160

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17740 ranks nationally

Jersey Shore, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,236 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,992

Total Housing Units

4,557

Occupied Units

435

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$179,600

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1964

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

+28.5%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17740 have increased 28.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 181
2021 +7.3% 194
2022 +9.2% 212
2023 -2.6% 206
2024 +28.5% 265

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 236 business establishments in ZIP 17740, employing approximately 2,745 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,787,000.

236

Businesses

2,745

Employees

$132.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 46 19.5%
Retail trade 34 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 24 10.2%
Construction 22 9.3%
Manufacturing 20 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 5.9%
Finance and insurance 11 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.2%
Wholesale trade 5 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%

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 17740 vs 17721 →

ZIP 17740 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 17740 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 17740 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 17740 ranks #3 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
17721 Avis, PA 1,604 5.0 mi
17744 Linden, PA 3,175 5.8 mi
17779 Woolrich, PA 235 6.4 mi
17748 Mc Elhattan, PA 300 7.9 mi
17739 Jersey Mills, PA 32 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lycoming County

17701 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 44,661
17756 standard
Muncy, PA
Pop: 12,408
17754 standard
Montoursville, PA
Pop: 12,233
17702 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 10,721
17737 standard
Hughesville, PA
Pop: 6,220
17728 standard
Cogan Station, PA
Pop: 5,120

Related Areas

Lycoming County Jersey Shore, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17740 in? ▼
ZIP code 17740 (Jersey Shore) 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 17740? ▼
ZIP code 17740 in Jersey Shore, PA has a population of 12,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17740? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17740 is $70,236, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17740? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17740 is $179,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17740? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17740 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17740? ▼
ZIP code 17740 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 2,745 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17740? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17740 are: Other services (except public administration) (46), Retail trade (34), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17740? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17740 increased by 28.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 17740? ▼
In ZIP code 17740, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 17740? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17740 is 24.5 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 17740? ▼
In ZIP code 17740, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17740? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17740 is 10.7% 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.