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 Moderate-density area
- $156,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,300 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $677; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 17888 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 17888?
48.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
205housing units
205
Total Housing Units
174
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 17851
Mount Carmel (17851)
7,841 residents
- 17921
Ashland (17921)
7,676 residents
- 17820
Catawissa (17820)
5,556 residents
- 17935 1,737
Girardville (17935)
1,737 residents
- 17936 763
Gordon (17936)
763 residents
- 17832 628
Marion Heights (17832)
628 residents
- 17840 533
Locust Gap (17840)
533 residents
- 17920 331
Aristes (17920)
331 residents
- 17888 326
Wilburton (17888)
326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17888 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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