ZIP Code 17777

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Watsontown · Northumberland County · Pennsylvania

Population
7,056

72/sq mi

Median income
$67,188

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$216,800

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.6%

Median age 41.3

Land area
97.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 17777 in Watsontown, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,056. The median household income is $67,188, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $216,800, 22% below the US average. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17777 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.5 square miles in Watsontown, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,056 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 17777 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17777 sits at $67,188 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $30,069. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $216,800 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17777 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northumberland County, so you can benchmark 17777 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17777

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,056

Population

97.5

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Watsontown, PA

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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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