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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Penns Creek, Snyder County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 577 residents, producing a population density of 542 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17862 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17862 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $181,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17862 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Snyder County, so you can benchmark 17862 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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

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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.

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