17223 ZIP Code — Fort Littleton, PA

Fulton County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17223 is located in Fort Littleton, Pennsylvania, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 15.52 square miles and serves a population of 314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17223

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 $180,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $41,250. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17223 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

314

population

15.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Littleton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	314
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	15.52 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0665
Longitude	-77.9410
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	60.9%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

314

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$41,250

Median household income

$26,529

Per capita income

$180,400

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

68.1%

Home ownership

29.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

15.5%

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+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	62	19.7%
18 and over	252	80.3%
65 and over	42	13.4%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	308	98.1%
Black or African American	4	1.3%
Two or more races	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 30.6%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	30.6%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	1.3%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
Median income	$41,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 38.5%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 36.7%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,400
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	68.1%
Renter occupied	31.9%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	23.3%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	29.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	47.5%
Wood	21.3%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	32	20.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	61	38.1%
Female householder, no spouse	63	39.4%
Households with children under 18	62	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	21.3%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	35.9%
Married	27.1%	20.0%
Separated	2.5%	6.2%
Widowed	0.0%	26.9%
Divorced	42.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 59.0%

Some college, no degree 7.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.2%
Kindergarten	14	19.4%
Elementary school	17	23.6%
High school	11	15.3%
College / grad school	27	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 17.9%

Public administration 16.6%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 13.9%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Professional & management 9.9%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	25.2%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 29.3%

Under 18 years 48.4%

18 and over 24.6%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	297	94.6%
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)	312	99.4%
Born in same state	312	99.4%
Born in different state	276	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	9.2%
Italian	25	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	3.2%
English	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17223

What city is ZIP code 17223 in?

ZIP code 17223 is primarily assigned to Fort Littleton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17223 in?

ZIP code 17223 falls within Fulton County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17223?

29% of residents in ZIP code 17223 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17223 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 17223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17223 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17223 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17223?

The median household income in ZIP code 17223 is $41,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17223 in?

ZIP code 17223 observes the EST timezone.