17837 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 17837, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

17837 is a zip code in Union County, Pennsylvania, which covers Buffalo, East Buffalo, Kelly, Lewisburg, Union, West Buffalo, and White Deer, with a total population of 18,819 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 17837 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 17837.

The estimated population of people living in 17837 is 18,819, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 17837 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,819
 -4.3% -4.78%
2020
19,665
+0.03%
-
2019
19,660
 -1.41% -
2018
19,942
+0.9%
-
2017
19,764
 - -

Population of 17837 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 17837 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
84.7%
84.4%
 +0.36%
Black/African American
5.5%
5%
 +10.00%
Native
0.1%
0.6%
 -83.33%
Hispanic
5.2%
5.2%
 0.00%
Asian
3.2%
3.1%
 +3.23%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.2%
 -25.00%
Other
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 17837 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 17837 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 17837 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 17837 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 +0.78% 38.4 +4.35% 41.1 -0.48%
2020 38.5 +2.39% 36.8 +2.79% 41.3 +0.98%
2019 37.6 +0.53% 35.8 -0.28% 40.9 +1.24%
2018 37.4 -0.8% 35.9 +0.56% 40.4 +0.25%
2017 37.7 - 35.7 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 17837 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 17837 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 9 941 -32.68% 635 +3.08% 661 651
10 to 19 1,747 -8.67% 1,797 -4.75% 1,582 1,706
20 to 29 1,854 -20.42% 1,527 -10.18% 1,457 1,374
30 to 39 1,265 +23.74% 595 +14.28% 1,587 682
40 to 49 1,491 -34.59% 881 -8.88% 1,030 790
50 to 59 1,245 -2.91% 991 +4.26% 1,207 1,026
60 to 69 948 +23.57% 1,133 +1.7% 1,179 1,149
70+ 1,069 +6.42% 1,645 -0.78% 1,129 1,609

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 17837 zip code is $61,791.00.

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 17837.

  • Under 25
    $14,420.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,154.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,318.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,937.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 17837 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 17837, 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 17837 is currently $98,814.00.

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.

9.26% of households in 17837 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 17837 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 17837 is $35,263.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 17837 by the total population of 17837.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 17837 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 17837 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
    21.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 17837 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 17837 zip over the age of 16 is 16,701.

Of those people, a total of 43.40% 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 17837 is 42.10%.

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 17837 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,482 29.30% 9.60%
20 to 24 years 2,082 43.00% 0.80%
25 to 29 years 749 69.30% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 966 61.40% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 2,201 61.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,885 71.70% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,270 57.40% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 1,047 55.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,978 14.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,041 11.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 17837. 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 14,789 45.00% 3.10%
Black or African American 930 17.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 40 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 498 50.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 100.00% 0.00%
Other 165 18.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 272 44.10% 11.70%
Hispanic or Latino 940 17.90% 28.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,162 46.20% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 17837 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 17837 is 7,026, with median earnings of $39,093.00.

Women in 17837 are earning approximately 60.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,026 $39,093.00
Male 3,691 $51,250.00
Female 3,335 $30,919.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 17837 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 724 $93,889.00
Business and Financial 408 $57,727.00
Computer and Mathematical 157 $64,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 104 $14,891.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 195 $19,375.00
Community and Social Service 207 $48,399.00
Legal 46 $108,676.00
Educational and Library 1,279 $43,140.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 227 $14,575.00
Healthcare Practitioners 679 $87,837.00
Healthcare Support 82 $21,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 246 $7,733.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 151 $16,941.00
Personal Care and Service 300 $30,786.00
Sales 567 $23,142.00
Office and Administrative Support 745 $32,467.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 189 $40,337.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $38,409.00
Production 87 $68,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 202 $9,783.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 17837 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 17837.

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 531 $94,896.00 193 $62,054.00
Business and Financial 240 $55,870.00 168 $63,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 143 $64,313.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $13,696.00 50 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $37,500.00 121 $17,708.00
Community and Social Service 54 $58,056.00 153 $47,799.00
Legal 37 $109,338.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 562 $61,250.00 717 $18,133.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 161 $18,828.00 66 $12,639.00
Healthcare Practitioners 256 $250,001.00 423 $77,064.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 82 $21,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 39 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $23,839.00 151 $3,945.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 107 $17,467.00 44 $9,130.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $5,170.00 200 $45,096.00
Sales 264 $45,588.00 303 $7,328.00
Office and Administrative Support 260 $47,692.00 485 $32,336.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 189 $40,337.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 92 $38,409.00 0 $0.00
Production 75 $68,958.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 202 $9,783.00 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 6,299 households in 17837, with an average household size of 2.2 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 3,751 families living in the 17837 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 17837:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,254 83 414 2,548
Average Household Size 2.93 2.22 2.9 1.15
Total Families 3,254 83 414 0
Average Household Size 2.91 1.98 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 3,751 families living in 17837, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 17837:

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 7,230 housing units in 17837.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,299 87.12%
Vacant 931 12.88%

27.83% of the total 7,230 housing units in 17837 are rental units. This is approximately 2,012 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,223 are occupied by the owner - or 58.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 17837 is $766.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 17837 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
    64
  • Less than $500
    462
  • $500 to $999
    988
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    324
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    158
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    66
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 17837 is $219,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 17837 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    38
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    239
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    676
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    890
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,237
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    813
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    208
  • $1,000,000 or more
    122

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 17837. The chart below shows the number of properties in 17837 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,770
  • 1940 to 1949
    419
  • 1950 to 1959
    728
  • 1960 to 1969
    523
  • 1970 to 1979
    904
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,053
  • 1990 to 1999
    697
  • 2000 to 2009
    796
  • 2010 to 2013
    340
  • 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 17837 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    637
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,399
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,266
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    997

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 17837 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 17837 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 17837.

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
    306
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,850
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,312
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    824
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    553
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    308
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    448
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    73
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    233
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    38
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    219
  • 90 or more minutes
    74

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 17837 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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