Muncy, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17756
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,408
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,043
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Muncy pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17756 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17756 (Muncy, PA) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.2 in 2023 to 206.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17756 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muncy, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,408 residents across 291.3 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17756 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,043 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,556. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $222,700 (2% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $911; 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lycoming County, so 17756 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 17756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muncy, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17756.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 26
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Manufacturing 24
Manufacturing
24 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 17756, Muncy, 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
12,408
Population
291.3
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17756?
39.1
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
2.8%
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?
$77,043
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$32,556
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17756 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Muncy, 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)
$77,043 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,688housing units
4,688
Total Housing Units
4,482
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$911
Median Rent
1973
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17756 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 168 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 181 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 196 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 211 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 207 |
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 354 business establishments in ZIP 17756, employing approximately 6,976 people with a combined annual payroll of $365,193,000.
354
Businesses
6,976
Employees
$365.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 76 | 21.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 19 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.0% |
| Information | 6 | 1.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
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 17756 vs 17762 →
ZIP 17756 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17756
Muncy (17756)
12,408 residents
- 17754
Montoursville (17754)
12,233 residents
- 17777
Watsontown (17777)
7,056 residents
- 17737
Hughesville (17737)
6,220 residents
- 17772 2,399
Turbotville (17772)
2,399 residents
- 17762 503
Picture Rocks (17762)
503 residents
- 17730 257
Dewart (17730)
257 residents
- 17749 244
Mc Ewensville (17749)
244 residents
- 17742 39
Lairdsville (17742)
39 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17756 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17756 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17762
Picture Rocks (17762)
$95,625 median income
- 17772
Turbotville (17772)
$81,146 median income
- 17756
Muncy (17756)
$77,043 median income
- 17749
Mc Ewensville (17749)
$74,500 median income
- 17754
Montoursville (17754)
$72,633 median income
- 17742
Lairdsville (17742)
$71,250 median income
- 17737
Hughesville (17737)
$70,131 median income
- 17777
Watsontown (17777)
$67,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17756 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17762 | Picture Rocks, PA | 503 | 5.4 mi |
| 17772 | Turbotville, PA | 2,399 | 6.3 mi |
| 17737 | Hughesville, PA | 6,220 | 6.8 mi |
| 17742 | Lairdsville, PA | 39 | 7.1 mi |
| 17777 | Watsontown, PA | 7,056 | 8.6 mi |
| 17749 | Mc Ewensville, PA | 244 | 10.3 mi |
| 17730 | Dewart, PA | 257 | 10.0 mi |
| 17754 | Montoursville, PA | 12,233 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17756, 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 (12,408 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 17756 in?
ZIP code 17756 (Muncy) 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 17756?
ZIP code 17756 in Muncy, PA has a population of 12,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17756?
The median household income in ZIP 17756 is $77,043, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17756?
The median home value in ZIP 17756 is $222,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17756?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17756 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17756?
ZIP code 17756 has 354 business establishments employing approximately 6,976 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17756?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17756 are: Retail trade (76), Health care and social assistance (48), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17756?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17756 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 17756?
In ZIP code 17756, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 17756?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17756 is 23.4 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 17756?
In ZIP code 17756, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17756?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17756 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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