PlainZIP

Penns Creek, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17862

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

577
542/sq mi
$52,868
Median income
$181,300
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Penns Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
542
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17862 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17862 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Penns Creek, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, home to just 577 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 542 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17862 reports a modest median household income of $52,868 (32% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $13,486. The poverty rate stands at 39.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $181,300 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 62.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Snyder County, letting you compare 17862 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 17862, Penns Creek, 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

577

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

542

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17862?

28.3

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%

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?

$52,868

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$13,486

Per Capita Income

39.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17862 ranks nationally

Penns Creek, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,868 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 81.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

169

Total Housing Units

145

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$181,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 17862, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,513,000.

6

Businesses

88

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 66.7%

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 17862 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 17862 ranks #7 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 17862 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 17862 ranks #null 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
17842 Middleburg, PA 8,910 4.0 mi
17880 Swengel, PA 72 4.0 mi
17855 New Berlin, PA 992 4.8 mi
17861 Paxtonville, PA 143 6.2 mi
17844 Mifflinburg, PA 10,042 7.4 mi
17829 Hartleton, PA 244 5.9 mi
17889 Winfield, PA 2,735 7.4 mi
17835 Laurelton, PA 219 7.8 mi
17813 Beavertown, PA 1,979 8.2 mi
17827 Freeburg, PA 657 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Snyder County

17870 standard
Selinsgrove, PA
Pop: 14,564
17842 standard
Middleburg, PA
Pop: 8,910
17045 standard
Liverpool, PA
Pop: 3,350
17853 standard
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
Pop: 3,221
17864 standard
Port Trevorton, PA
Pop: 2,445
17813 standard
Beavertown, PA
Pop: 1,979

Related Areas

Snyder County Penns Creek, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17862 in? ▼
ZIP code 17862 (Penns Creek) is located in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. Snyder County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/snyder-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17862? ▼
ZIP code 17862 in Penns Creek, PA has a population of 577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17862? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17862 is $52,868, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17862? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17862 is $181,300, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17862? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17862 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17862? ▼
ZIP code 17862 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17862? ▼
In ZIP code 17862, 81.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17862? ▼
In ZIP code 17862, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17862? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17862 is 39.1% 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.