17702 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17702, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17702 is a zip code in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, which covers Armstrong, Bastress, Duboistown, Limestone, South Williamsport, Susquehanna, and Williamsport, with a total population of 10,500 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 17702 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17702.

The estimated population of people living in 17702 is 10,500, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17702 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,500
 -0.64% -0.20%
2020
10,568
+1.77%
-
2019
10,384
 -0.92% -
2018
10,480
 -0.39% -
2017
10,521
 - -

Population of 17702 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17702 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.3%
96.2%
 -3.01%
Black/African American
2.1%
2%
 +5.00%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Asian
2%
0.6%
 +233.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.6%
 +150.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17702 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 17702 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17702 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17702 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -3.21% 41.2 -4.41% 44.1 -0.45%
2020 43.6 +0.46% 43.1 +1.65% 44.3 -0.23%
2019 43.4 +5.08% 42.4 +3.67% 44.4 +6.73%
2018 41.3 -0.24% 40.9 +0.25% 41.6 -1.19%
2017 41.4 - 40.8 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 17702 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 17702 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 616 -2.4% 599 -9.51% 595 534
10 to 19 549 +2.04% 675 -8.5% 559 608
20 to 29 705 -10.08% 593 -14.14% 633 501
30 to 39 641 +19.05% 685 +13.05% 767 750
40 to 49 595 +13.01% 593 +11.45% 675 652
50 to 59 869 -32.24% 769 -17.96% 605 639
60 to 69 507 +32.33% 721 +7.05% 687 762
70+ 697 +3.85% 707 +16.36% 709 824

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17702 zip code is $60,214.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 17702.

  • Under 25
    $48,558.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,123.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,129.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17702 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 17702, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 17702 is currently $75,979.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.80% of households in 17702 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 17702 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17702 is $31,101.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17702 by the total population of 17702.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17702 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17702 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17702 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17702 zip over the age of 16 is 8,647.

Of those people, a total of 62.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 17702 is 58.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 17702 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 443 13.30% 1.70%
20 to 24 years 698 94.40% 23.40%
25 to 29 years 436 86.50% 4.80%
30 to 34 years 762 85.60% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 1,374 88.90% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 1,233 82.50% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 719 73.20% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 877 52.90% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 1,024 35.40% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,081 5.30% 3.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17702. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,142 61.70% 5.70%
Black or African American 141 67.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 164 73.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 40 100.00% 0.00%
Other 20 25.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 140 79.30% 3.60%
Hispanic or Latino 41 82.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,128 61.70% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17702 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 17702 is 5,095, with median earnings of $36,966.00.

Women in 17702 are earning approximately 72.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,095 $36,966.00
Male 2,755 $45,697.00
Female 2,340 $32,920.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17702 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 305 $51,125.00
Business and Financial 173 $47,473.00
Computer and Mathematical 97 $50,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $75,938.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 197 $42,574.00
Legal 37 $35,417.00
Educational and Library 246 $25,192.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $35,268.00
Healthcare Practitioners 393 $60,436.00
Healthcare Support 164 $27,174.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $32,422.00
Law Enforcement 157 $82,232.00
Food Preparation and Serving 217 $15,179.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 306 $25,068.00
Personal Care and Service 75 $17,578.00
Sales 460 $37,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 621 $35,806.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $29,219.00
Construction and Extraction 222 $52,740.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 178 $51,875.00
Production 439 $50,309.00
Transportation and Material Moving 128 $27,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17702 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 17702.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 157 $52,788.00 148 $46,250.00
Business and Financial 92 $47,353.00 81 $49,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $67,917.00 58 $34,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $75,938.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 92 $47,273.00 105 $21,875.00
Legal 21 $21,250.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $60,357.00 222 $14,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $14,107.00 22 $36,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $33,750.00 322 $60,698.00
Healthcare Support 42 $22,000.00 122 $28,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $61,029.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 146 $88,333.00 11 $52,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $26,161.00 156 $12,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 230 $22,024.00 76 $35,455.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 68 $10,000.00
Sales 191 $56,016.00 269 $28,162.00
Office and Administrative Support 188 $37,188.00 433 $35,407.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $29,688.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 222 $52,740.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $52,188.00 2 $0.00
Production 363 $50,649.00 76 $34,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 128 $27,500.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,258 households in 17702, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,784 families living in the 17702 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 17702:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,152 274 358 1,474
Average Household Size 3.09 3.75 2.81 1.23
Total Families 2,152 274 358 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.67 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 2,784 families living in 17702, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17702:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,637 housing units in 17702.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,258 91.83%
Vacant 379 8.17%

22.45% of the total 4,637 housing units in 17702 are rental units. This is approximately 1,041 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,115 are occupied by the owner - or 67.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17702 is $863.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17702 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    102
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    634
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    303
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    60
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17702 is $165,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17702 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    113
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    263
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    773
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,003
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    680
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    188
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    76
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17702. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17702 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,454
  • 1940 to 1949
    398
  • 1950 to 1959
    912
  • 1960 to 1969
    381
  • 1970 to 1979
    502
  • 1980 to 1989
    280
  • 1990 to 1999
    432
  • 2000 to 2009
    220
  • 2010 to 2013
    58
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 17702 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    216
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,402
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,663
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    977

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17702 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17702 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17702.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    193
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    827
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,286
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    839
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    762
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    128
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    372
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    62
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    119
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    62
  • 90 or more minutes
    166

Summary

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