17812 ZIP Code — Beaver Springs, PA

Snyder County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17812 is located in Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania, within Snyder County. It covers approximately 26.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,474 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 17812

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 $155,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $70,417. 46% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 17812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,474

population

26.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaver Springs	Acceptable
Beaver Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17813 Beavertown (3.9 mi) 17086 Richfield (6.2 mi) 17845 Millmont (7.7 mi) 17049 Mc Alisterville (8.1 mi) 17841 Mc Clure (9.4 mi) 16882 Woodward (10.3 mi) 17014 Cocolamus (10.7 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (11.4 mi) 17842 Middleburg (12.2 mi) 17094 Thompsontown (12.9 mi) 16820 Aaronsburg (13 mi) 16832 Coburn (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,474
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	26.07 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	40.7659
Longitude	-77.2491
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	272/570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	41.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,474

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$70,417

Median household income

$29,719

Per capita income

$155,700

Median home value

$726

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	346	23.5%
18 and over	1,128	76.5%
65 and over	333	22.6%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,445	97.5%
Two or more races	21	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
Other race	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	41.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$70,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,700
Median rent / month	$726
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	37.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	44.9%
Wood	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	95	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	155	26.4%
Households with children under 18	170	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	39.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	14.5%
Married	55.8%	55.1%
Separated	2.1%	0.8%
Widowed	2.4%	12.1%
Divorced	6.8%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 57.1%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.8%
Kindergarten	3	1.1%
Elementary school	174	64.4%
High school	51	18.9%
College / grad school	29	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 25.3%

Other services 9.1%

Retail trade 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Professional & management 3.1%

Information 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,366	92.7%
Spanish	11	0.8%
Other Indo-European	8	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,472	99.9%
Born in same state	1,464	99.3%
Born in different state	1,329	90.2%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	166	11.3%
Arab	112	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	100	6.8%
French	70	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	77.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17812

What city is ZIP code 17812 in?

ZIP code 17812 is primarily assigned to Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17812 in?

ZIP code 17812 falls within Snyder County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17812?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17812 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 17812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17812?

The median home value in ZIP code 17812 is $155,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 17812?

ZIP code 17812 has an estimated population of 1,474 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17812 in?

ZIP code 17812 observes the EST timezone.