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Union County
Hartleton, PA
17829
17829 ZIP Code — Hartleton, PA
Union County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17829 is located in
Hartleton ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Union County .
It covers approximately 0.72 square miles and serves a population of
244 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 17829
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,875. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 17829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
244
Population density
339 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
0.72 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.9028
Longitude
-77.1566
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.1%
44.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
54.2%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
20.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
6.3%
5.6%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$76,875
Median household income
$135,700
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 21.7% 18 and over 191 78.3% 65 and over 55 22.5% Median age 41.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 242 99.2% Two or more races 2 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.1%
44.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
54.2%
30.2%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
20.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
6.3%
5.6%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 1.1% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 12.2% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 32.2% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 4.4% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $76,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $135,700 Median rent / month $833 Owner occupied 82.2% Renter occupied 17.8% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 93.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 2.2% 1990–1999 4.4% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 6.7% 1960–1969 1.1% 1950–1959 5.6% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 71.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 11.1% 3 bedrooms 63.3% 4 bedrooms 13.3% 5+ bedrooms 12.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.4% 1 vehicle 16.7% 2 vehicles 53.3% 3 or more 15.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 14.4% Propane / LP gas 11.1% Fuel oil 56.7% Wood 12.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 65 72.2% Cohabiting couple 10 11.1% Male householder, no spouse 5 5.6% Female householder, no spouse 10 11.1% Households with children under 18 30 33.3% Households with seniors (65+) 37 41.1% Average household size 2.71
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.1% 15.2% Married 58.5% 62.6% Separated 0.9% 1.0% Widowed 0.0% 17.2% Divorced 8.5% 4.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.4%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 2.0% Kindergarten 1 2.0% Elementary school 28 54.9% High school 17 33.3% College / grad school 4 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Public administration
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.2%
Professional & management
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.1% Service 16.8% Sales & office 23.0% Natural resources & construction 17.7% Production & transportation 20.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.2% Government 11.5% Self-employed 13.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.9% Carpool 9.7% Public transit 2.7% Walk 2.7% Work from home 6.2% Other means 8.8% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.9% Retirement income 28.9% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 33.9% High cholesterol 33.3% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 27.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 61.5% Cholesterol screening 87.5% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 13.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.9% 65 and over 56.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.4% Public insurance 35.2% No insurance 18.4% Uninsured under 19 35.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 236 96.7% Spanish 2 0.8% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 244 100.0% Born in same state 243 99.6% Born in different state 197 80.7% Foreign born 1 0.4% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 45 18.4% English 19 7.8%
Ancestry Count % Italian 6 2.5% Arab 4 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.9% Internet access 84.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17829
What city is ZIP code 17829 in?
ZIP code 17829 is primarily assigned to Hartleton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17829 in?
ZIP code 17829 falls within Union County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 17829 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 17829 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 17829 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 17829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 17829 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 17829 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17829?
The median home value in ZIP code 17829 is $135,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 17829 in?
ZIP code 17829 observes the EST timezone.
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