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Lewisburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17837

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

19,815
123/sq mi
$88,975
Median income
$288,100
Median home value
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewisburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17837 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,815 residents across 161.4 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17837 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,975 (14% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,830. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $288,100 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,026 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 17837 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewisburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17837.

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 17837, Lewisburg, 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

19,815

Population

161.4

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17837?

37.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$88,975

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$40,830

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

14.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17837 ranks nationally

Lewisburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,975 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,472

Total Housing Units

5,969

Occupied Units

503

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$288,100

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,026

Median Rent

1971

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17837 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 188
2021 +8.9% 205
2022 +10.6% 227
2023 +8.7% 246
2024 +3.0% 254

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 563 business establishments in ZIP 17837, employing approximately 11,532 people with a combined annual payroll of $615,703,000.

563

Businesses

11,532

Employees

$615.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 118 21.0%
Retail trade 76 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 72 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 60 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 7.8%
Finance and insurance 41 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 6.2%
Construction 31 5.5%
Manufacturing 18 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.2%
Wholesale trade 13 2.3%
Information 13 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.6%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%

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 17837 vs 17856 →

ZIP 17837 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 17837 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17837 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 17837 ranks #3 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
17856 New Columbia, PA 3,365 5.5 mi
17850 Montandon, PA 645 4.9 mi
17886 West Milton, PA 895 4.5 mi
17855 New Berlin, PA 992 6.6 mi
17889 Winfield, PA 2,735 7.0 mi
17844 Mifflinburg, PA 10,042 7.3 mi
17887 White Deer, PA 1,778 9.4 mi
17847 Milton, PA 12,051 7.6 mi
17730 Dewart, PA 257 9.7 mi
17810 Allenwood, PA 4,683 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

17844 standard
Mifflinburg, PA
Pop: 10,042
17810 standard
Allenwood, PA
Pop: 4,683
17856 standard
New Columbia, PA
Pop: 3,365
17889 standard
Winfield, PA
Pop: 2,735
17845 standard
Millmont, PA
Pop: 2,245
17887 standard
White Deer, PA
Pop: 1,778

Related Areas

Union County Lewisburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17837 in? ▼
ZIP code 17837 (Lewisburg) is located in Union County, Pennsylvania. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17837? ▼
ZIP code 17837 in Lewisburg, PA has a population of 19,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17837? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17837 is $88,975, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17837? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17837 is $288,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17837? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17837 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17837? ▼
ZIP code 17837 has 563 business establishments employing approximately 11,532 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17837? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17837 are: Health care and social assistance (118), Retail trade (76), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17837? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17837 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 17837? ▼
In ZIP code 17837, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% 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 17837? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17837 is 14.6 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 17837? ▼
In ZIP code 17837, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17837? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17837 is 9.5% 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.