17729 ZIP Code — Cross Fork, PA
Potter County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17729 is located in Cross Fork, Pennsylvania, within Potter County. It covers approximately 110.89 square miles and serves a population of 137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
137
population
110.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17729 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17729
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cross Fork | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17760 North Bend (5.8 mi)
17764 Renovo (9.7 mi)
17769 Slate Run (12.7 mi)
17727 Cedar Run (13.4 mi)
17723 Cammal (14.1 mi)
17778 Westport (14.6 mi)
16922 Galeton (14.7 mi)
16720 Austin (16 mi)
15861 Sinnamahoning (17.2 mi)
16921 Gaines (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 137 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 105 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 110.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4788 |
| Longitude | -77.7474 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 814 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 74.3% | 51.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.0% | 33.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.7% | 13.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
137
Population
1
People per sq mi
61.8
Median age
$48,750
Median household income
$27,570
Per capita income
$88,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.7%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
621
Housing units
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
3
3
10–14
2
7
25–34
5
1
35–44
0
5
45–54
5
17
55–59
14
16
60–64
14
10
65–74
8
11
75–84
10
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 8.0% |
| 18 and over | 126 | 92.0% |
| 65 and over | 42 | 30.7% |
| Median age | 61.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 99.3% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 74.3% | 51.5% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.0% | 33.5% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.7% | 13.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
16.7%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
17.9%
$50k–$75k
26.9%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| Median income | $48,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.4%
$50k–$100k
22.9%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
4.3%
$300k–$500k
11.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter occupied | 10.3% |
| Vacant | 87.6% |
| Single-family detached | 83.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.1% |
| 3 or more | 10.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 3.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.1% |
| Fuel oil | 47.4% |
| Wood | 11.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 28.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 31 | 39.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 7.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33 | 42.3% |
| Average household size | 1.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.2% | 38.6% |
| Married | 30.4% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 19.3% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 3.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
61.9%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 40.0% |
| High school | 3 | 60.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
21.8%
Public administration
18.2%
Other services
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Retail trade
3.6%
Construction
1.8%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.3% |
| Service | 49.1% |
| Sales & office | 5.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 5.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.3% |
| Government | 27.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 5.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 39.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 64.1% |
| Retirement income | 43.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 21.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 47.7% |
| High cholesterol | 42.8% |
| Diabetes | 17.2% |
| Heart disease | 12.4% |
| Stroke | 5.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 42.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.2% |
| Cancer | 10.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 31.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 15.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.2% |
| Teeth loss | 19.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 38 | 30.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 19.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.3% |
| Public insurance | 65.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 131 | 95.6% |
| 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) | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 137 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 122 | 89.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 18 | 13.1% |
| French | 17 | 12.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14 | 10.2% |
| Irish | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 56.9% |
| Internet access | 75.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17729
What city is ZIP code 17729 in?
ZIP code 17729 is primarily assigned to Cross Fork, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17729 in?
ZIP code 17729 falls within Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17729 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 17729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 17729 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 17729 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 17729 have a large veteran population?
30% of civilians in ZIP code 17729 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 17729 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 17729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 17729 in?
ZIP code 17729 observes the EST timezone.