PlainZIP

Watsontown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17777

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

7,056
72/sq mi
$67,188
Median income
$216,800
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Watsontown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17777 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17777 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Watsontown, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,056 residents across 97.5 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17777 reports a modest median household income of $67,188 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,069. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $216,800 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $839 monthly, and 76.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17777, plus 6 more within Northumberland County, give a clearer read than the 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 17777

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Watsontown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17777.

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 17777, Watsontown, 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

7,056

Population

97.5

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17777?

41.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$67,188

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,069

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17777 ranks nationally

Watsontown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,188 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,869

Total Housing Units

2,507

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$216,800

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1972

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17777 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.2% 158
2020 +8.6% 171
2021 +10.2% 188
2022 +9.1% 206
2024 – 226

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 108 business establishments in ZIP 17777, employing approximately 1,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,835,000.

108

Businesses

1,338

Employees

$67.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 17 15.7%
Retail trade 13 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 11 10.2%
Manufacturing 9 8.3%
Wholesale trade 8 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.4%
Finance and insurance 6 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.6%

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 17777 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 17777 ranks #2 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 17777 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 17777 ranks #5 of 9 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
17749 Mc Ewensville, PA 244 2.2 mi
17730 Dewart, PA 257 2.8 mi
17887 White Deer, PA 1,778 4.9 mi
17847 Milton, PA 12,051 6.8 mi
17772 Turbotville, PA 2,399 5.8 mi
17886 West Milton, PA 895 6.5 mi
17865 Potts Grove, PA 92 8.1 mi
17856 New Columbia, PA 3,365 6.9 mi
17850 Montandon, PA 645 9.6 mi
17752 Montgomery, PA 4,635 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northumberland County

17801 standard
Sunbury, PA
Pop: 16,671
17847 standard
Milton, PA
Pop: 12,051
17866 standard
Coal Township, PA
Pop: 10,310
17872 standard
Shamokin, PA
Pop: 9,943
17851 standard
Mount Carmel, PA
Pop: 7,841
17857 standard
Northumberland, PA
Pop: 7,505

Related Areas

Northumberland County Watsontown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17777 in? ▼
ZIP code 17777 (Watsontown) is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Northumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northumberland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17777? ▼
ZIP code 17777 in Watsontown, PA has a population of 7,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17777? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17777 is $67,188, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17777? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17777 is $216,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17777? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17777 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17777? ▼
ZIP code 17777 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17777? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17777 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17777? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17777 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 17777? ▼
In ZIP code 17777, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 17777? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17777 is 21.3 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 17777? ▼
In ZIP code 17777, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17777? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17777 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.