17888 ZIP Code — Wilburton, PA

Columbia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17888 is located in Wilburton, Pennsylvania, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 7.52 square miles and serves a population of 514 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17888

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 $105,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17888 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

514

population

7.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17888 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17888

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17888. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilburton	Acceptable
Wilburton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17921 Ashland (3.4 mi) 17851 Mount Carmel (3.8 mi) 17935 Girardville (5.1 mi) 17834 Kulpmont (5.5 mi) 17820 Catawissa (6.1 mi) 17872 Shamokin (7.6 mi) 17932 Frackville (7.9 mi) 17931 Frackville (8.7 mi) 17967 Ringtown (9 mi) 17824 Elysburg (9 mi) 17970 Saint Clair (9.7 mi) 17976 Shenandoah (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	514
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	7.52 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.8219
Longitude	-76.3733
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	48.6%	47.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

514

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

Median household income

$31,758

Per capita income

$105,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

35.1%

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	105	20.4%
18 and over	409	79.6%
65 and over	92	17.9%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	506	98.4%
Two or more races	6	1.2%
Asian	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	47.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 34.0%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	34.0%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	0.8%
1960–1969	26.3%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	56.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	38.8%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	54.6%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	22	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	61	31.4%
Households with children under 18	60	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	40.7%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	23.8%
Married	46.2%	43.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	11.3%
Divorced	8.0%	21.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 7.5%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	35.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	45.1%
High school	39	38.2%
College / grad school	17	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.9%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Public administration 13.4%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Other services 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Construction 3.2%

Professional & management 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.1%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	9.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	489	95.1%
Spanish	3	0.6%
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)	514	100.0%
Born in same state	512	99.6%
Born in different state	433	84.2%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	16.1%
Norwegian	13	2.5%
English	10	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1%
Irish	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17888

What city is ZIP code 17888 in?

ZIP code 17888 is primarily assigned to Wilburton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17888 in?

ZIP code 17888 falls within Columbia County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17888 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 17888 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17888 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 17888 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17888?

The median home value in ZIP code 17888 is $105,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 17888?

ZIP code 17888 has an estimated population of 514 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17888 in?

ZIP code 17888 observes the EST timezone.