PlainZIP

Montoursville, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17754

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,233
79/sq mi
$72,633
Median income
$249,300
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montoursville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17754 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17754 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,233 residents across 155.8 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17754 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,633 (7% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,286. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $249,300 (10% above the state average), median rent at $959 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lycoming County, so you can benchmark 17754 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 17754

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montoursville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17754.

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 17754, Montoursville, 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

12,233

Population

155.8

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17754?

46.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$72,633

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$47,286

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17754 ranks nationally

Montoursville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,633 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,565

Total Housing Units

5,161

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$249,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$959

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17754 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 176
2021 +5.3% 185
2022 +13.8% 211
2023 +0.7% 212
2024 +7.3% 228

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 324 business establishments in ZIP 17754, employing approximately 5,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $271,658,000.

324

Businesses

5,484

Employees

$271.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 41 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 37 11.4%
Construction 30 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 26 8.0%
Manufacturing 24 7.4%
Wholesale trade 23 7.1%
Finance and insurance 21 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.8%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.9%
Information 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17754 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 17754 ranks #3 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 17754 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 17754 ranks #2 of 4 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
17701 Williamsport, PA 44,661 2.0 mi
17752 Montgomery, PA 4,635 9.4 mi
17756 Muncy, PA 12,408 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lycoming County

17701 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 44,661
17740 standard
Jersey Shore, PA
Pop: 12,754
17756 standard
Muncy, PA
Pop: 12,408
17702 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 10,721
17737 standard
Hughesville, PA
Pop: 6,220
17728 standard
Cogan Station, PA
Pop: 5,120

Related Areas

Lycoming County Montoursville, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17754 in? ▼
ZIP code 17754 (Montoursville) 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 17754? ▼
ZIP code 17754 in Montoursville, PA has a population of 12,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17754? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17754 is $72,633, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17754? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17754 is $249,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17754? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17754 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17754? ▼
ZIP code 17754 has 324 business establishments employing approximately 5,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17754? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17754 are: Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17754? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17754 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17754? ▼
In ZIP code 17754, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 17754? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17754 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17754? ▼
In ZIP code 17754, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17754? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17754 is 6.6% 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.