17756 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17756, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17756 is a zip code in Columbia County, Lycoming County, Montour County, and Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Madison, Clinton, Fairfield, Franklin, Mill Creek, Moreland, Muncy, Muncy, Muncy Creek, Penn, Upper Fairfield, Wolf, Anthony, Delaware, and Lewis, with a total population of 12,587 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 17756 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17756.

The estimated population of people living in 17756 is 12,587, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17756 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,587
+2.29%
+1.89%
2020
12,305
+2.73%
-
2019
11,978
 -2.16% -
2018
12,242
 -0.91% -
2017
12,354
 - -

Population of 17756 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17756 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%
92%
 +1.09%
Black/African American
3.3%
4.5%
 -26.67%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
1.7%
 -17.65%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.2%
 +41.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17756 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 17756 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17756 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17756 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 -2.87% 39.1 -2.74% 41.7 -2.57%
2020 41.8 -4.13% 40.2 -4.96% 42.8 -4.89%
2019 43.6 -2.46% 42.3 -1.86% 45 -1.75%
2018 44.7 +1.82% 43.1 +1.89% 45.8 +0.88%
2017 43.9 - 42.3 - 45.4 -

The median age of the 17756 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 17756 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 9 612 +28.64% 575 +12.43% 791 632
10 to 19 704 -10.02% 592 -8.17% 618 539
20 to 29 667 +22.7% 735 +5.91% 827 773
30 to 39 514 +38.99% 1,039 +20.71% 735 1,265
40 to 49 725 -21.62% 1,125 -24.41% 579 868
50 to 59 798 +14.06% 1,130 -1.73% 908 1,102
60 to 69 755 +4.79% 802 +9.96% 788 883
70+ 614 -15.63% 967 -22.08% 516 763

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17756 zip code is $67,569.00.

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 17756.

  • Under 25
    $47,292.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,063.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,363.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,792.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17756 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 17756, 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 17756 is currently $76,925.00.

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.

4.06% of households in 17756 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 17756 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17756 is $27,988.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17756 by the total population of 17756.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17756 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17756 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
    8.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17756 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17756 zip over the age of 16 is 10,389.

Of those people, a total of 55.70% 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 17756 is 53.20%.

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 17756 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 382 65.20% 22.70%
20 to 24 years 524 66.40% 17.00%
25 to 29 years 1,076 77.70% 0.70%
30 to 34 years 1,163 63.00% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 1,560 60.60% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 1,753 73.30% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 981 70.60% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 731 55.10% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 1,403 18.90% 4.50%
75 years and over 816 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17756. 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 9,675 57.80% 4.20%
Black or African American 401 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 69 55.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 27 44.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 214 65.00% 11.50%
Hispanic or Latino 132 51.50% 22.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,620 58.00% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17756 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 17756 is 5,523, with median earnings of $36,854.00.

Women in 17756 are earning approximately 76.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,523 $36,854.00
Male 2,972 $41,882.00
Female 2,551 $32,121.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17756 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 458 $44,737.00
Business and Financial 257 $42,723.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $69,702.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $78,281.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $53,269.00
Community and Social Service 102 $37,375.00
Legal 50 $57,794.00
Educational and Library 350 $55,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $6,758.00
Healthcare Practitioners 450 $73,125.00
Healthcare Support 194 $26,319.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $17,969.00
Law Enforcement 112 $80,338.00
Food Preparation and Serving 340 $20,357.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 175 $31,594.00
Personal Care and Service 70 $22,000.00
Sales 623 $27,853.00
Office and Administrative Support 606 $31,570.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $13,438.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $47,955.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 271 $40,970.00
Production 418 $38,779.00
Transportation and Material Moving 238 $42,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17756 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 17756.

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 251 $58,813.00 207 $32,239.00
Business and Financial 112 $65,000.00 145 $37,798.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $68,690.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $85,125.00 21 $65,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $52,778.00 12 $54,375.00
Community and Social Service 10 $55,625.00 92 $37,250.00
Legal 18 $100,500.00 32 $57,647.00
Educational and Library 113 $19,518.00 237 $63,274.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $21,250.00 68 $6,339.00
Healthcare Practitioners 151 $78,315.00 299 $62,546.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 189 $26,285.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 87 $80,034.00 25 $84,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 111 $16,756.00 229 $23,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $41,458.00 54 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $21,250.00 53 $23,250.00
Sales 342 $36,769.00 281 $11,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $36,721.00 414 $30,271.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $4,219.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $47,955.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 271 $40,970.00 0 $0.00
Production 360 $38,194.00 58 $39,200.00
Transportation and Material Moving 221 $52,875.00 17 $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 4,333 households in 17756, with an average household size of 2.52 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 2,957 families living in the 17756 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 17756:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,430 158 369 1,376
Average Household Size 2.99 3.68 3.36 1.33
Total Families 2,430 158 369 0
Average Household Size 2.99 3.02 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 2,957 families living in 17756, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17756:

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 4,696 housing units in 17756.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,333 92.27%
Vacant 363 7.73%

16.14% of the total 4,696 housing units in 17756 are rental units. This is approximately 758 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,498 are occupied by the owner - or 74.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17756 is $866.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17756 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
    77
  • Less than $500
    51
  • $500 to $999
    531
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    126
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    50
  • $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 17756 is $183,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17756 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    289
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    369
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    637
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    700
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    750
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    569
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    152
  • $1,000,000 or more
    32

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17756. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17756 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,259
  • 1940 to 1949
    129
  • 1950 to 1959
    304
  • 1960 to 1969
    293
  • 1970 to 1979
    938
  • 1980 to 1989
    536
  • 1990 to 1999
    647
  • 2000 to 2009
    400
  • 2010 to 2013
    190
  • 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 17756 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    124
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,288
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,661
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,260

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17756 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17756 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17756.

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
    346
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    566
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    745
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    739
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    892
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    362
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    927
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    152
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    139
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    121
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    141
  • 90 or more minutes
    177

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17756 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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