17724 ZIP Code — Canton, PA

Bradford County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17724 is located in Canton, Pennsylvania, within Bradford County. It covers approximately 109.42 square miles and serves a population of 4,719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17724

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 $155,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $53,946. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 17724 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,719

population

109.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17724 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Acceptable
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16932 Mainesburg (8.2 mi) 17765 Roaring Branch (9.1 mi) 16926 Granville Summit (9.7 mi) 16947 Troy (9.8 mi) 16917 Covington (10.8 mi) 16912 Blossburg (11.5 mi) 17768 Shunk (12.8 mi) 16914 Columbia Cross Roads (12.8 mi) 16933 Mansfield (13.4 mi) 16930 Liberty (15.8 mi) 17771 Trout Run (17 mi) 18832 Monroeton (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,719
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	109.42 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	41.6768
Longitude	-76.8978
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	51.1%	47.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,719

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$53,946

Median household income

$26,650

Per capita income

$155,700

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,576

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

167

164

5–9

177

139

10–14

149

123

15–19

133

171

20–24

185

236

25–34

254

219

35–44

237

258

45–54

277

193

55–59

207

126

60–64

136

229

65–74

247

169

75–84

182

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,129	23.9%
18 and over	3,590	76.1%
65 and over	1,013	21.5%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,625	96.5%
Two or more races	86	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	73	1.5%
Black or African American	4	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	47.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$53,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,700
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.1%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	8.7%
Wood	10.7%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,013	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	112	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	317	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	416	22.4%
Households with children under 18	572	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	706	38.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	24.2%
Married	57.9%	52.9%
Separated	3.0%	2.0%
Widowed	5.7%	12.2%
Divorced	9.5%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	4.9%
Kindergarten	43	4.2%
Elementary school	522	51.0%
High school	281	27.5%
College / grad school	127	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Retail trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Construction 4.9%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	340	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,397	93.2%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,693	99.4%
Born in same state	4,677	99.1%
Born in different state	3,867	81.9%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.6%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	633	13.4%
Italian	592	12.5%
Arab	359	7.6%
English	115	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	31	0.7%
German	10	0.2%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17724

What city is ZIP code 17724 in?

ZIP code 17724 is primarily assigned to Canton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17724 in?

ZIP code 17724 falls within Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17724?

14% 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 17724 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 17724 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17724 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 17724 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17724?

The median home value in ZIP code 17724 is $155,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 17724 in?

ZIP code 17724 observes the EST timezone.