PlainZIP

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
$77,043
Median income
$222,700
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $32,556. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Median home value sits at $222,700 (2% below the state average), median rent at $911 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.9%.

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. To put 17756 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lycoming 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 17756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muncy, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17756.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 17756?

39.1

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$32,556

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17756 ranks nationally

Muncy, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,043 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,688

Total Housing Units

4,482

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$222,700

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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

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ZIP 17756 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 17756 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 17756 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 17756 ranks #3 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lycoming County

17701 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 44,661
17740 standard
Jersey Shore, PA
Pop: 12,754
17754 standard
Montoursville, PA
Pop: 12,233
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 Muncy, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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