Mc Elhattan, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17748
Clinton County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 300
- 222/sq mi High-density area
- $70,417
- Median income Near-median income area
- $93,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mc Elhattan pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 222
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17748 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17748 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Elhattan, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, home to just 300 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 222 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17748 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,417 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,170. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,500 (59% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 97.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 17748 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 17748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Elhattan, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17748.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 17748, Mc Elhattan, 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
300
Population
1.4
Area (sq mi)
222
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17748?
50.5
Median Age
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Female
2.7%
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?
$70,417
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$37,170
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 17748 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mc Elhattan, 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)
$70,417 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
102housing units
102
Total Housing Units
90
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,500
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 17748, employing approximately 1,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,044,000.
20
Businesses
1,254
Employees
$85.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.0% |
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 17748 vs 17721 →
ZIP 17748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17745
Lock Haven (17745)
19,063 residents
- 17740
Jersey Shore (17740)
12,754 residents
- 17747 3,073
Loganton (17747)
3,073 residents
- 17721 1,604
Avis (17721)
1,604 residents
- 17748 300
Mc Elhattan (17748)
300 residents
- 17779 235
Woolrich (17779)
235 residents
- 17750 167
Mackeyville (17750)
167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17748 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17750
Mackeyville (17750)
$147,723 median income
- 17747
Loganton (17747)
$71,731 median income
- 17748
Mc Elhattan (17748)
$70,417 median income
- 17740
Jersey Shore (17740)
$70,236 median income
- 17721 $59,073
Avis (17721)
$59,073 median income
- 17745 $58,555
Lock Haven (17745)
$58,555 median income
- 17779 $54,311
Woolrich (17779)
$54,311 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17748 ranks #3 of 7 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 17748, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 17748 in?
ZIP code 17748 (Mc Elhattan) is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17748?
ZIP code 17748 in Mc Elhattan, PA has a population of 300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17748?
The median household income in ZIP 17748 is $70,417, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17748?
The median home value in ZIP 17748 is $93,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17748 is White at 79.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17748?
ZIP code 17748 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 1,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17748 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17748?
In ZIP code 17748, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 17748?
In ZIP code 17748, approximately 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17748 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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