17885 ZIP Code — Weikert, PA

Union County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17885 is located in Weikert, Pennsylvania, within Union County. It covers approximately 12.86 square miles and serves a population of 221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17885

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,500. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

221

population

12.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17885

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City	Status
Weikert	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	221
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	12.86 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	40.8623
Longitude	-77.2906
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

221

Population

People per sq mi

52.9

Median age

$71,500

Median household income

$30,454

Per capita income

$207,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

287

Housing units

17.1%

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	44	19.9%
18 and over	177	80.1%
65 and over	64	29.0%
Median age	52.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	221	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	29.2%
Median income	$71,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	67.9%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.4%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Fuel oil	26.0%
Wood	17.7%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	71.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	21	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3	3.1%
Households with children under 18	22	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	38.5%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	20.0%
Married	71.7%	73.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	6.7%
Divorced	14.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	5.0%
Kindergarten	4	10.0%
Elementary school	22	55.0%
High school	12	30.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 18.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Public administration 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Education & healthcare 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Construction 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	29.6%
Sales & office	3.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	33.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	45.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	17.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	215	97.3%
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)	221	100.0%
Born in same state	221	100.0%
Born in different state	194	87.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	20.8%
Arab	9	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	74.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17885

What city is ZIP code 17885 in?

ZIP code 17885 is primarily assigned to Weikert, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17885 in?

ZIP code 17885 falls within Union County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17885 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 17885 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 17885 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 17885 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17885 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 17885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17885 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17885 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17885 in?

ZIP code 17885 observes the EST timezone.