ZIP Code 17888

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Wilburton · Columbia County · Pennsylvania

Population
326

44/sq mi

Median home value
$156,300

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.9%

Median age 48.1

Land area
7.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17888 in Wilburton, Pennsylvania has a population of 326. Median home value is $156,300, 44% below the US average. 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 17888 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.4 square miles in Wilburton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 326 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 17888 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17888 sits at , while per-capita income is $35,210. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $156,300 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $677 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17888 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 17888 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 17888, Wilburton, 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

326

Population

7.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Wilburton, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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