PlainZIP

Mifflinburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17844

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

10,042
35/sq mi
$68,314
Median income
$235,000
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17844 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,042 residents across 290.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17844 reports a modest median household income of $68,314 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,910. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $235,000 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of $965 monthly, and 70.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 17844 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 17844

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mifflinburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17844.

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 17844, Mifflinburg, 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

10,042

Population

290.2

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17844?

40.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$68,314

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$39,910

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17844 ranks nationally

Mifflinburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,314 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,748

Total Housing Units

4,250

Occupied Units

498

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$235,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$965

Median Rent

1978

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17844 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.0% 171
2021 +5.2% 180
2022 +11.5% 201
2023 +9.1% 219
2024 +1.8% 223

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 17844, employing approximately 2,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,384,000.

223

Businesses

2,391

Employees

$99.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 36 16.1%
Construction 34 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.1%
Manufacturing 17 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.3%
Finance and insurance 11 4.9%
Wholesale trade 9 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.8%
Educational services 3 1.4%

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 17844 vs 17880 →

ZIP 17844 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 17844 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 17844 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 17844 ranks #6 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
17880 Swengel, PA 72 5.4 mi
17829 Hartleton, PA 244 5.8 mi
17862 Penns Creek, PA 577 7.4 mi
17837 Lewisburg, PA 19,815 7.3 mi
17855 New Berlin, PA 992 8.0 mi
17835 Laurelton, PA 219 8.4 mi
17810 Allenwood, PA 4,683 10.5 mi
17845 Millmont, PA 2,245 8.6 mi
17856 New Columbia, PA 3,365 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

17837 standard
Lewisburg, PA
Pop: 19,815
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 Mifflinburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17844 in? ▼
ZIP code 17844 (Mifflinburg) 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 17844? ▼
ZIP code 17844 in Mifflinburg, PA has a population of 10,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17844? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17844 is $68,314, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17844? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17844 is $235,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17844? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17844 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17844? ▼
ZIP code 17844 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 2,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17844? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17844 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (36), Construction (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17844? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17844 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 17844? ▼
In ZIP code 17844, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 17844? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17844 is 19.3 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 17844? ▼
In ZIP code 17844, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17844? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17844 is 7.2% 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.