PlainZIP

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
$70,417
Median income
$93,500
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,170. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.1%. On housing, the median home value is $93,500 (59% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 97.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 17748 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clinton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17748?

50.5

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
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?

$70,417

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$37,170

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17748 ranks nationally

Mc Elhattan, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,417 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

102

Total Housing Units

90

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.8%
Renter 2.2%

$93,500

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17748 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 17748 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 17748 ranks #3 of 7 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 2.9 mi
17779 Woolrich, PA 235 4.0 mi
17747 Loganton, PA 3,073 7.9 mi
17740 Jersey Shore, PA 12,754 7.9 mi
17750 Mackeyville, PA 167 9.2 mi
17745 Lock Haven, PA 19,063 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

17745 standard
Lock Haven, PA
Pop: 19,063
17751 standard
Mill Hall, PA
Pop: 7,084
17747 standard
Loganton, PA
Pop: 3,073
17764 standard
Renovo, PA
Pop: 2,327
16822 standard
Beech Creek, PA
Pop: 2,283
17721 standard
Avis, PA
Pop: 1,604

Related Areas

Clinton County Mc Elhattan, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.