17810 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17810, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17810 is a zip code in Lycoming County and Union County, Pennsylvania, which covers Limestone, Washington, and Gregg, with a total population of 6,011 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 17810 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17810.

The estimated population of people living in 17810 is 6,011, with a median age of 39.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17810 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,011
+2.16%
+2.88%
2020
5,884
+1.4%
-
2019
5,803
 -0.15% -
2018
5,812
 -0.53% -
2017
5,843
 - -

Population of 17810 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17810 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
54.5%
51.8%
 +5.21%
Black/African American
28.8%
28.3%
 +1.77%
Native
1.5%
2%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
13.1%
13.1%
 0.00%
Asian
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
3.6%
 -72.22%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17810 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 17810 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17810 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17810 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.7 +0.51% 41 +1.23% 31.4 -2.18%
2020 39.5 -3.89% 40.5 -0.98% 32.1 -23.75%
2019 41.1 +2.75% 40.9 +2.76% 42.1 -0.47%
2018 40 +2.83% 39.8 +3.11% 42.3 +2.92%
2017 38.9 - 38.6 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 17810 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 17810 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 9 190 +35.1% 143 +24.93% 247 177
10 to 19 115 -19.74% 142 +66.77% 92 231
20 to 29 721 +7.07% 134 +14.04% 767 153
30 to 39 1,469 -14.91% 137 +2.48% 1,258 138
40 to 49 1,073 +16.04% 99 +21.77% 1,250 119
50 to 59 739 +10.64% 170 -32.62% 810 119
60 to 69 268 +11.38% 169 -17.91% 289 136
70+ 125 +18.18% 149 -41.24% 131 94

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17810 zip code is $62,788.00.

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 17810.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,139.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17810 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 17810, 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 17810 is currently $69,227.00.

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.

0.93% of households in 17810 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 17810 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.32%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17810 is $11,407.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17810 by the total population of 17810.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17810 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17810 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
    5.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17810 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17810 zip over the age of 16 is 5,329.

Of those people, a total of 18.00% 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 17810 is 17.30%.

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 17810 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 65 64.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 231 42.40% 9.20%
25 to 29 years 689 17.40% 12.50%
30 to 34 years 565 9.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,563 14.60% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 1,087 16.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 479 17.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 266 27.80% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 266 27.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 118 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17810. 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 3,117 30.40% 3.80%
Black or African American 1,801 0.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 91 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 55 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 151 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 114 4.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 790 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,633 36.00% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17810 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 17810 is 921, with median earnings of $35,897.00.

Women in 17810 are earning approximately 52.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 921 $35,897.00
Male 535 $42,917.00
Female 386 $22,500.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17810 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 108 $48,194.00
Business and Financial 32 $53,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $47,143.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $45,455.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $45,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 59 $64,250.00
Healthcare Support 27 $17,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $83,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $6,467.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $24,531.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $13,333.00
Sales 53 $9,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 141 $27,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $21,375.00
Construction and Extraction 85 $48,631.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $33,929.00
Production 91 $39,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $37,734.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17810 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 17810.

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 96 $49,861.00 12 $35,000.00
Business and Financial 19 $34,250.00 13 $58,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $46,964.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $53,750.00 19 $40,625.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 6 $90,000.00 30 $20,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $65,179.00 44 $58,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $17,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $83,750.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $18,125.00 41 $6,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $24,531.00 6 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 12 $14,167.00
Sales 30 $25,250.00 23 $6,023.00
Office and Administrative Support 31 $44,875.00 110 $14,612.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $21,375.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $48,542.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $33,929.00 0 $0.00
Production 76 $46,500.00 15 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 49 $38,203.00 6 $23,750.00

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 644 households in 17810, with an average household size of 3.26 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 489 families living in the 17810 zip code with an average family size of 3.87 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 17810:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 419 41 29 155
Average Household Size 4.1 2.95 2.69 1.17
Total Families 419 41 29 0
Average Household Size 4.09 2.51 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 489 families living in 17810, 13.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17810:

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 731 housing units in 17810.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 644 88.10%
Vacant 87 11.90%

11.49% of the total 731 housing units in 17810 are rental units. This is approximately 84 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 530 are occupied by the owner - or 72.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17810 is $750.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17810 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
    30
  • Less than $500
    3
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $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 17810 is $176,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17810 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    18
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    87
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    87
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    132
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    95
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    74
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17810. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17810 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    148
  • 1940 to 1949
    19
  • 1950 to 1959
    38
  • 1960 to 1969
    55
  • 1970 to 1979
    195
  • 1980 to 1989
    96
  • 1990 to 1999
    66
  • 2000 to 2009
    62
  • 2010 to 2013
    52
  • 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 17810 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    110
  • 1 vehicle available
    127
  • 2 vehicles available
    234
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    173

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17810 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17810 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17810.

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
    10
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    41
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    56
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    130
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    169
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    126
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    105
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    17
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    43
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    15
  • 90 or more minutes
    10

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17810 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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