17827 ZIP Code — Freeburg, PA

Snyder County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17827 is located in Freeburg, Pennsylvania, within Snyder County. It covers approximately 2.03 square miles and serves a population of 837 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17827

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 $165,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,969. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 17827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

837

population

2.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freeburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17843 Beaver Springs (4 mi) 17864 Port Trevorton (4.1 mi) 17842 Middleburg (4.2 mi) 17870 Selinsgrove (4.5 mi) 17853 Mount Pleasant Mills (5.5 mi) 17017 Dalmatia (8.4 mi) 17855 New Berlin (8.8 mi) 17876 Shamokin Dam (9.1 mi) 17889 Winfield (9.5 mi) 17830 Herndon (10.1 mi) 17801 Sunbury (10.1 mi) 17014 Cocolamus (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	837
Population density	412 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	2.03 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7622
Longitude	-76.9444
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	41.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	17.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

837

Population

412

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$57,969

Median household income

$28,586

Per capita income

$165,600

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

15.1%

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+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	19.2%
18 and over	676	80.8%
65 and over	251	30.0%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	768	89.2%
Two or more races	62	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.8%
Black or African American	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	41.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	17.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 21.2%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	21.2%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$57,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,600
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	1.7%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	45.9%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	35	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	74	24.1%
Households with children under 18	90	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	44.0%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	35.7%
Married	53.1%	38.7%
Separated	0.6%	1.3%
Widowed	5.2%	19.3%
Divorced	16.8%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	5.5%
Elementary school	83	50.9%
High school	40	24.5%
College / grad school	31	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.5%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 20.7%

Construction 13.0%

Professional & management 7.6%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	64.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	813	97.1%
Spanish	4	0.5%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	830	99.2%
Born in same state	830	99.2%
Born in different state	746	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.8%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	14.3%
Italian	37	4.4%
French	28	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.7%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	75.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17827

What city is ZIP code 17827 in?

ZIP code 17827 is primarily assigned to Freeburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17827 in?

ZIP code 17827 falls within Snyder County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17827 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 17827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17827 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 17827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 17827 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17827?

The median home value in ZIP code 17827 is $165,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 17827 in?

ZIP code 17827 observes the EST timezone.