17749 ZIP Code — Mc Ewensville, PA

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17749 is located in Mc Ewensville, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17749

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $57,000. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

274

population

0.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Ewensville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	274
Population density	830 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	0.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0723
Longitude	-76.8184
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	54.4%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

274

Population

830

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$57,000

Median household income

$27,834

Per capita income

$178,100

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

56.7%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	15.3%
18 and over	232	84.7%
65 and over	62	22.6%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	274	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	54.4%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 25.0%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	25.0%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
Median income	$57,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 37.3%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,100
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	56.7%
Renter occupied	43.3%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	57.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	59.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	8	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	28	26.9%
Households with children under 18	31	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	29.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	34.8%
Married	59.2%	47.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	3.9%	1.4%
Divorced	4.9%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 58.0%

Some college, no degree 5.7%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	57.8%
High school	12	26.7%
College / grad school	7	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Retail trade 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Public administration 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Information 3.1%

Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	19.0%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	270	98.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	272	99.3%
Born in same state	270	98.5%
Born in different state	244	89.1%
Foreign born	2	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	13.1%
English	23	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	6.6%
Italian	17	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	94.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17749

What city is ZIP code 17749 in?

ZIP code 17749 is primarily assigned to Mc Ewensville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17749 in?

ZIP code 17749 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17749 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 17749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17749?

The median home value in ZIP code 17749 is $178,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 17749?

ZIP code 17749 has an estimated population of 274 residents, with a density of 820 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17749?

The median household income in ZIP code 17749 is $57,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17749 in?

ZIP code 17749 observes the EST timezone.