17862 ZIP Code – Penns Creek, Pennsylvania
17862 is a small ZIP code in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania, part of Snyder County with a population of approximately 539 residents. The median household income is $42,679 — well below the Pennsylvania average and well below the national average. The median home value of $148,100 is well below the national average, with 62.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $954 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (increasing), 33% duplex/multi-family.
About 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 42.5, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 17842, 17880, 17855.
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ZIP 17862 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17862 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 539 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $954 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.4% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17842 – Middleburg
- 17880 – Swengel
- 17855 – New Berlin
- 17829 – Hartleton
- 17861 – Paxtonville
- 17844 – Mifflinburg
- 17835 – Laurelton
- 17889 – Winfield
- 17813 – Beavertown
- 17845 – Millmont
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17842 | MIDDLEBURG | 8,174 | $60,338 |
| 17880 | SWENGEL | 46 | $100,729 |
| 17855 | NEW BERLIN | 793 | $76,071 |
| 17829 | HARTLETON | 244 | $76,875 |
| 17861 | PAXTONVILLE | 125 | $63,365 |