17887 ZIP Code — White Deer, PA

Union County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17887 is located in White Deer, Pennsylvania, within Union County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17887

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17887 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

810

population

0.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17887 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17887

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17887. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Deer	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	810
Population density	5,063 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	0.16 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0770
Longitude	-76.8764
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	59.8%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

810

Population

5,063

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

Median household income

$14,846

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

32.2%

Poverty rate

17.1%

Unemployment

276

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

136

25–34

35–44

137

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	45.4%
18 and over	442	54.6%
65 and over	75	9.3%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	810	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 25.4%

$15k–$25k 30.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 26.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	25.4%
$15k–$25k	30.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	26.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.3%

$100k–$150k 39.5%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	26.4%
Large apartment buildings	13.0%
Mobile homes	60.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	33.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	39.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	73.6%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.9%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	18.1%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.3%
Electricity	28.3%
Fuel oil	26.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	18.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	117	42.4%
Households with children under 18	123	44.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	27.2%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	15.9%
Married	57.5%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.3%
Divorced	0.0%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 29.2%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 34.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.8%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	13.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	320	87.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.5%

Public administration 30.2%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	77.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.7%
Government	60.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 32.2%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 36.0%

Married-couple families 33.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	18.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	17.2%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	24.3%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	54.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	762	94.1%
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)	810	100.0%
Born in same state	810	100.0%
Born in different state	774	95.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	412	50.9%
Arab	50	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	42	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	59.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17887

What city is ZIP code 17887 in?

ZIP code 17887 is primarily assigned to White Deer, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17887 in?

ZIP code 17887 falls within Union County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17887 family-oriented?

45% of residents in ZIP code 17887 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17887?

32% of residents in ZIP code 17887 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17887 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 17887 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17887?

ZIP code 17887 has an estimated population of 810 residents, with a density of 4,939 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17887 in?

ZIP code 17887 observes the EST timezone.