17009 ZIP Code — Burnham, PA

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17009 is located in Burnham, Pennsylvania, within Mifflin County. It covers approximately 1.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17009

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $65,469.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,652

population

1.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burnham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17099 Yeagertown (0.5 mi) 17084 Reedsville (3.4 mi) 17044 Lewistown (3.7 mi) 17029 Granville (6.5 mi) 17063 Milroy (9.2 mi) 17058 Mifflin (9.2 mi) 17059 Mifflintown (9.5 mi) 17004 Belleville (9.5 mi) 17841 Mc Clure (9.5 mi) 17082 Port Royal (11.3 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (13.2 mi) 16827 Boalsburg (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,652
Population density	1,101 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	1.50 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6359
Longitude	-77.5657
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	46.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	37.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	14.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,652

Population

1,101

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$65,469

Median household income

$31,172

Per capita income

$118,000

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

671

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

163

25–34

147

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	23.6%
18 and over	1,262	76.4%
65 and over	299	18.1%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,529	92%
Two or more races	67	4%
Black or African American	56	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	46.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	37.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	14.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$65,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 29.5%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,000
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	21.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.5%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	48.1%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	58	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	148	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	196	26.0%
Households with children under 18	232	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	28.1%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.5%
Married	52.4%	52.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	2.6%	9.3%
Divorced	16.8%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	12.5%
Kindergarten	16	5.4%
Elementary school	144	48.6%
High school	99	33.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Public administration 9.7%

Retail trade 8.8%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Professional & management 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,525	92.3%
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)	1,644	99.5%
Born in same state	1,641	99.3%
Born in different state	1,508	91.3%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.5%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	275	16.6%
Italian	184	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	131	7.9%
English	49	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17009

What city is ZIP code 17009 in?

ZIP code 17009 is primarily assigned to Burnham, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17009 in?

ZIP code 17009 falls within Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17009?

12% 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 17009 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 17009 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17009?

The median home value in ZIP code 17009 is $118,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 17009?

ZIP code 17009 has an estimated population of 1,652 residents, with a density of 1,100 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17009 in?

ZIP code 17009 observes the EST timezone.