ZIP Code 17748

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Mc Elhattan · Clinton County · Pennsylvania

Population
300

222/sq mi

Median income
$70,417

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$93,500

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.3%

Median age 50.5

Land area
1.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 17748 in Mc Elhattan, Pennsylvania has a population of 300. The median household income is $70,417, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $93,500, 66% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.4 square miles in Mc Elhattan, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 300 residents, producing a population density of 222 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 17748 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17748 sits at $70,417 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,170. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 17748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 17748 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

300

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

222

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Mc Elhattan, 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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