PlainZIP

Selinsgrove, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17870

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

14,564
125/sq mi
$70,339
Median income
$236,800
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17870 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,564 residents across 116.9 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17870 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,339 (10% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,263. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. Median home value sits at $236,800 (4% above the state average), median rent at $973 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Snyder County, so you can benchmark 17870 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 17870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selinsgrove, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17870.

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 17870, Selinsgrove, 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

14,564

Population

116.9

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17870?

41.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$70,339

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,263

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17870 ranks nationally

Selinsgrove, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,339 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,815

Total Housing Units

5,207

Occupied Units

608

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$236,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$973

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17870 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 167
2021 +6.8% 179
2022 +12.6% 201
2023 +15.6% 233
2024 +6.9% 249

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 394 business establishments in ZIP 17870, employing approximately 7,988 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,357,000.

394

Businesses

7,988

Employees

$272.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 23.1%
Health care and social assistance 58 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 52 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 40 10.2%
Construction 27 6.8%
Finance and insurance 21 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 5.1%
Wholesale trade 16 4.1%
Manufacturing 14 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.3%
Information 11 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 17870 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 17870 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 17870 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 17870 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
17889 Winfield, PA 2,735 5.1 mi
17876 Shamokin Dam, PA 1,698 4.4 mi
17864 Port Trevorton, PA 2,445 7.6 mi
17827 Freeburg, PA 657 5.7 mi
17801 Sunbury, PA 16,671 6.9 mi
17855 New Berlin, PA 992 6.8 mi
17830 Herndon, PA 1,947 9.9 mi
17857 Northumberland, PA 7,505 10.1 mi
17853 Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 3,221 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Snyder County

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
17876 standard
Shamokin Dam, PA
Pop: 1,698

Related Areas

Snyder County Selinsgrove, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17870 in? ▼
ZIP code 17870 (Selinsgrove) 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 17870? ▼
ZIP code 17870 in Selinsgrove, PA has a population of 14,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17870? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17870 is $70,339, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17870? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17870 is $236,800, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17870? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17870 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17870? ▼
ZIP code 17870 has 394 business establishments employing approximately 7,988 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17870? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17870 are: Retail trade (91), Health care and social assistance (58), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17870? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17870 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 17870? ▼
In ZIP code 17870, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 17870? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17870 is 19.5 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 17870? ▼
In ZIP code 17870, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17870? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17870 is 7.6% 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.