Linden, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17744
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,175
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Linden pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17744 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17744 covers 62.0 square miles in Linden, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,175 residents on file, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17744 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,500 (7% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,830. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $196,100 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $798; 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lycoming County, so 17744 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 17744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Linden, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17744.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 17744, Linden, 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
3,175
Population
62.0
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17744?
49.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$72,500
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$33,830
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17744 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Linden, 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)
$72,500 Top 47% higher than 53% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,216housing units
1,216
Total Housing Units
1,114
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$798
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 17744, employing approximately 332 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,224,000.
37
Businesses
332
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 17744 vs 17740 →
ZIP 17744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17740
Jersey Shore (17740)
12,754 residents
- 17702
Williamsport (17702)
10,721 residents
- 17728
Cogan Station (17728)
5,120 residents
- 17810 4,683
Allenwood (17810)
4,683 residents
- 17744 3,175
Linden (17744)
3,175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17744 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17810
Allenwood (17810)
$77,232 median income
- 17728
Cogan Station (17728)
$77,165 median income
- 17744
Linden (17744)
$72,500 median income
- 17740
Jersey Shore (17740)
$70,236 median income
- 17702
Williamsport (17702)
$70,210 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17744 ranks #3 of 5 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 17744, 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 (3,175 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 17744 in?
ZIP code 17744 (Linden) 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 17744?
ZIP code 17744 in Linden, PA has a population of 3,175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17744?
The median household income in ZIP 17744 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17744?
The median home value in ZIP 17744 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17744 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17744?
ZIP code 17744 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17744 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17744?
In ZIP code 17744, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 17744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17744 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17744?
In ZIP code 17744, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17744 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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