ZIP Code 17768

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Shunk · Sullivan County · Pennsylvania

Population
377

5/sq mi

Median income
$54,583

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$145,800

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.1%

Median age 44.5

Land area
75.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17768 in Shunk, Pennsylvania has a population of 377. The median household income is $54,583, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $145,800, 48% below the US average. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17768 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.4 square miles in Shunk, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 377 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 17768 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17768 sits at $54,583 (30% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,658. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $145,800 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17768 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 17768 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 →

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 17768, Shunk, 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

377

Population

75.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17768?

44.5

Median Age

65.1%

Male

34.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$54,583

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$31,658

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

496

Total Housing Units

137

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$145,800

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
18619 Hillsgrove, PA 273 7.2 mi
17724 Canton, PA 5,424 7.1 mi
18616 Forksville, PA 738 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17768 in?
ZIP code 17768 (Shunk) is located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17768?
ZIP code 17768 in Shunk, PA has a population of 377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17768?
The median household income in ZIP 17768 is $54,583, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17768?
The median home value in ZIP 17768 is $145,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17768 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17768?
In ZIP code 17768, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 17768?
In ZIP code 17768, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17768 is 13.7% 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 Shunk, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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