ZIP Code 17742

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Lairdsville · Lycoming County · Pennsylvania

Population
39

198/sq mi

Median income
$71,250

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$160,000

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.8%

Median age 65.8

Land area
0.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17742 in Lairdsville, Pennsylvania has a population of 39. The median household income is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $160,000, 42% below the US average. 4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Lairdsville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 39 residents, producing a population density of 198 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 17742 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17742 sits at $71,250 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,571. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $160,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lycoming County, so you can benchmark 17742 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 →

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 17742, Lairdsville, 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

39

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

198

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17742?

65.8

Median Age

19.0%

Male

81.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
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 4.8%
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?

$71,250

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$41,571

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11

Total Housing Units

11

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$160,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17742 vs 17774 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17774 Unityville, PA 1,277 4.9 mi
17737 Hughesville, PA 6,220 6.1 mi
17762 Picture Rocks, PA 503 6.2 mi
17756 Muncy, PA 12,408 7.1 mi
17846 Millville, PA 3,738 7.7 mi
17758 Muncy Valley, PA 919 9.7 mi
17772 Turbotville, PA 2,399 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17742 in?
ZIP code 17742 (Lairdsville) 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 17742?
ZIP code 17742 in Lairdsville, PA has a population of 39 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17742?
The median household income in ZIP 17742 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17742?
The median home value in ZIP 17742 is $160,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17742 is White at 95.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17742?
In ZIP code 17742, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.8% 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 17742?
In ZIP code 17742, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17742 is 4.8% 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 Lairdsville, 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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