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 High-density area
- $70,339
- Median income Near-median income area
- $236,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17870 (Selinsgrove, PA) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.7 in 2023 to 248.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,263. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 2.4%. Median home value is $236,800 (4% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $973; 73.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Snyder County, so 17870 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 17870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selinsgrove, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17870.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Construction 27
Construction
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 17870?
41.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.7%
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?
$70,339
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,263
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17870 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Selinsgrove, 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)
$70,339 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
5,815housing units
5,815
Total Housing Units
5,207
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17870 vs 17889 →
ZIP 17870 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17801
Sunbury (17801)
16,671 residents
- 17870
Selinsgrove (17870)
14,564 residents
- 17857
Northumberland (17857)
7,505 residents
- 17853 3,221
Mount Pleasant Mills (17853)
3,221 residents
- 17889 2,735
Winfield (17889)
2,735 residents
- 17864 2,445
Port Trevorton (17864)
2,445 residents
- 17830 1,947
Herndon (17830)
1,947 residents
- 17876 1,698
Shamokin Dam (17876)
1,698 residents
- 17855 992
New Berlin (17855)
992 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17870 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17889
Winfield (17889)
$89,063 median income
- 17855
New Berlin (17855)
$88,929 median income
- 17864
Port Trevorton (17864)
$79,881 median income
- 17830
Herndon (17830)
$73,942 median income
- 17876
Shamokin Dam (17876)
$70,972 median income
- 17870
Selinsgrove (17870)
$70,339 median income
- 17857
Northumberland (17857)
$67,298 median income
- 17853
Mount Pleasant Mills (17853)
$63,787 median income
- 17827
Freeburg (17827)
$61,806 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17870, 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 (14,564 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 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.
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