PlainZIP

Ralston, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17763

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

309
5/sq mi
$57,083
Median income
$114,100
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ralston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17763 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17763 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ralston, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, home to just 309 residents across 64.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17763 reports a modest median household income of $57,083 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,191. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.1%. The typical home here is valued at $114,100 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,073 monthly, and 71.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lycoming County, so you can benchmark 17763 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 →

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 17763, Ralston, 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

309

Population

64.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17763?

47.3

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$57,083

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$37,191

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17763 ranks nationally

Ralston, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,083 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

200

Total Housing Units

119

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$114,100

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,073

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17763 vs 17765 →

ZIP 17763 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 17763 ranks #4 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 17763 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 17763 ranks #4 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
17765 Roaring Branch, PA 1,162 4.0 mi
17771 Trout Run, PA 3,158 6.7 mi
16911 Arnot, PA 332 12.5 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
17754 standard
Montoursville, PA
Pop: 12,233
17702 standard
Williamsport, PA
Pop: 10,721
17737 standard
Hughesville, PA
Pop: 6,220

Related Areas

Lycoming County Ralston, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17763 in? ▼
ZIP code 17763 (Ralston) 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 17763? ▼
ZIP code 17763 in Ralston, PA has a population of 309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17763? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17763 is $57,083, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17763? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17763 is $114,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17763? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17763 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17763? ▼
In ZIP code 17763, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 17763? ▼
In ZIP code 17763, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17763? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17763 is 14.9% 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.