PlainZIP

Wilburton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17888

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

326
44/sq mi
$156,300
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilburton pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17888 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17888 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilburton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, home to just 326 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 17888, but per-capita income is $35,210. Poverty here runs at 19.5%, with unemployment measured at 12.3%. Median home value sits at $156,300 (31% below the state average), median rent at $677 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is -. To put 17888 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Columbia County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 17888, Wilburton, 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

326

Population

7.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17888?

48.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$35,210

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

205

Total Housing Units

174

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$156,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$677

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17888 vs 17945 →

ZIP 17888 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 17888 ranks #9 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 Code City Population Distance
17945 Locustdale, PA 180 1.8 mi
17920 Aristes, PA 331 2.6 mi
17851 Mount Carmel, PA 7,841 2.9 mi
17943 Lavelle, PA 229 3.7 mi
17921 Ashland, PA 7,676 4.2 mi
17832 Marion Heights, PA 628 4.3 mi
17840 Locust Gap, PA 533 3.9 mi
17936 Gordon, PA 763 4.6 mi
17935 Girardville, PA 1,737 5.0 mi
17820 Catawissa, PA 5,556 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

17815 standard
Bloomsburg, PA
Pop: 30,967
18603 standard
Berwick, PA
Pop: 19,320
17820 standard
Catawissa, PA
Pop: 5,556
17814 standard
Benton, PA
Pop: 4,860
17846 standard
Millville, PA
Pop: 3,738
17859 standard
Orangeville, PA
Pop: 3,106

Related Areas

Columbia County Wilburton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17888 in? ▼
ZIP code 17888 (Wilburton) is located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17888? ▼
ZIP code 17888 in Wilburton, PA has a population of 326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17888? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17888 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17888? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17888 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17888? ▼
In ZIP code 17888, 85.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 17888? ▼
In ZIP code 17888, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17888? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17888 is 19.5% 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.