Benton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17814
Columbia County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,860
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,089
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17814 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17814 covers 357.4 square miles in Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,860 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17814 reports a modest median household income of $65,089 (16% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,927. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $224,800 (1% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $923; 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 17814 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 17814
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17814.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17814, Benton, 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
4,860
Population
357.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17814?
50.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,089
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,927
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17814 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Benton, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,089 36th percentile higher than 36% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,604housing units
2,604
Total Housing Units
1,924
Occupied Units
680
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 17814, employing approximately 709 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,327,000.
78
Businesses
709
Employees
$28.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17814 vs 17878 →
ZIP 17814 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17814
Benton (17814)
4,860 residents
- 17846
Millville (17846)
3,738 residents
- 17878 1,528
Stillwater (17878)
1,528 residents
- 18626 516
Laporte (18626)
516 residents
- 18622 257
Huntington Mills (18622)
257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17814 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17814 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18626
Laporte (18626)
$75,250 median income
- 17878
Stillwater (17878)
$68,125 median income
- 17846
Millville (17846)
$66,591 median income
- 17814
Benton (17814)
$65,089 median income
- 18622
Huntington Mills (18622)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17814 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17814, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,860 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17814 in?
ZIP code 17814 (Benton) is located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17814?
ZIP code 17814 in Benton, PA has a population of 4,860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17814?
The median household income in ZIP 17814 is $65,089, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17814?
The median home value in ZIP 17814 is $224,800, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17814?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17814 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17814?
ZIP code 17814 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17814?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17814 are: Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17814?
In ZIP code 17814, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 17814?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17814 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17814?
In ZIP code 17814, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17814?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17814 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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