17002 ZIP Code — Allensville, PA

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17002 is located in Allensville, Pennsylvania, within Mifflin County. It covers approximately 14.76 square miles and serves a population of 500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717/223/814.

About ZIP code 17002

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 $177,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,534.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 17002 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

500

population

14.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allensville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16652 Huntingdon (4 mi) 17060 Mill Creek (5.8 mi) 17051 Mc Veytown (6.4 mi) 17004 Belleville (7.8 mi) 16654 Huntingdon (8.7 mi) 16669 Petersburg (9.7 mi) 17066 Mount Union (11.2 mi) 17052 Mapleton Depot (11.5 mi) 17029 Granville (12.4 mi) 16611 Alexandria (13.8 mi) 17260 Shirleysburg (14 mi) 17260 Shirleysburg (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	500
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	14.76 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5229
Longitude	-77.8570
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717/223/814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	46.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	37.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	14.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

500

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$66,534

Median household income

$26,632

Per capita income

$177,100

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

7.2%

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	146	29.2%
18 and over	354	70.8%
65 and over	71	14.2%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	479	91.9%
Hispanic or Latino	21	4%
Two or more races	13	2.5%
Other race	8	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	46.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	37.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	14.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 26.1%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	26.1%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$66,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,100
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.8%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	43.8%
Wood	36.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	81.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	5.9%
Female householder, no spouse	17	11.1%
Households with children under 18	59	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	29.4%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	18.1%
Married	69.1%	68.6%
Separated	1.1%	3.2%
Widowed	0.0%	4.3%
Divorced	3.9%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.4%

Some HS, no diploma 25.5%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	10.3%
Kindergarten	2	1.9%
Elementary school	70	65.4%
High school	16	15.0%
College / grad school	8	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.9%

Manufacturing 20.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Retail trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Other services 4.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.6%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	29.1%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	16.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.3%
Carpool	23.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.5%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.2%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	18.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	461	92.2%
Spanish	96	20.8%
Other Indo-European	10	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	86	18.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	490	98.0%
Born in same state	487	97.4%
Born in different state	446	89.2%
Foreign born	3	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	10	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	6%
French	20	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	3%
Polish	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	68.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17002

What city is ZIP code 17002 in?

ZIP code 17002 is primarily assigned to Allensville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17002 in?

ZIP code 17002 falls within Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17002?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 17002?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 17002 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17002?

16% of residents in ZIP code 17002 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17002?

The median home value in ZIP code 17002 is $177,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 17002 in?

ZIP code 17002 observes the EST timezone.