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 Moderate-density area
- $68,314
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17844 (Mifflinburg, PA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.7 in 2023 to 222.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,910. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.6%. Median home value is $235,000 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $965; 70.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Union County, so 17844 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 17844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mifflinburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17844.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17844?
40.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$68,314
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$39,910
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17844 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mifflinburg, 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)
$68,314 44th percentile higher than 44% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,748housing units
4,748
Total Housing Units
4,250
Occupied Units
498
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17837
Lewisburg (17837)
19,815 residents
- 17844
Mifflinburg (17844)
10,042 residents
- 17810 4,683
Allenwood (17810)
4,683 residents
- 17856 3,365
New Columbia (17856)
3,365 residents
- 17845 2,245
Millmont (17845)
2,245 residents
- 17855 992
New Berlin (17855)
992 residents
- 17862 577
Penns Creek (17862)
577 residents
- 17829 244
Hartleton (17829)
244 residents
- 17835 219
Laurelton (17835)
219 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17844 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17844 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17856
New Columbia (17856)
$91,661 median income
- 17837
Lewisburg (17837)
$88,975 median income
- 17855
New Berlin (17855)
$88,929 median income
- 17829
Hartleton (17829)
$80,417 median income
- 17810
Allenwood (17810)
$77,232 median income
- 17844
Mifflinburg (17844)
$68,314 median income
- 17845
Millmont (17845)
$66,510 median income
- 17880
Swengel (17880)
$61,667 median income
- 17862
Penns Creek (17862)
$52,868 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17844, 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 (10,042 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 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.
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