17229 ZIP Code — Hustontown, PA

Fulton County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17229 is located in Hustontown, Pennsylvania, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 28.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17229

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 $161,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,045. 39% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17229 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,317

population

28.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17229 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17229

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hustontown	Acceptable
Hustontown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

16689 Waterfall (3.9 mi) 17215 Burnt Cabins (5.7 mi) 17264 Three Springs (6.4 mi) 16691 Wells Tannery (6.6 mi) 16674 Robertsdale (8.4 mi) 17233 Mc Connellsburg (8.5 mi) 17255 Shade Gap (10.6 mi) 16679 Six Mile Run (10.9 mi) 17221 Fannettsburg (11 mi) 17224 Fort Loudon (11 mi) 16621 Broad Top (12.5 mi) 17265 Upperstrasburg (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,317
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	28.74 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.0709
Longitude	-78.0237
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	48.0%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,317

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$62,045

Median household income

$35,540

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$697

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

607

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	17.8%
18 and over	1,083	82.2%
65 and over	262	19.9%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,278	96.3%
Two or more races	34	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.8%
Other race	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	44.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	35.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$62,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$697
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	22.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	59.0%
Wood	15.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	295	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	143	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	124	20.9%
Households with children under 18	154	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	32.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	27.8%
Married	57.3%	53.0%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	9.1%
Divorced	7.2%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	51	21.0%
Elementary school	95	39.1%
High school	62	25.5%
College / grad school	35	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Professional & management 2.3%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,293	98.2%
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)	1,313	99.7%
Born in same state	1,313	99.7%
Born in different state	1,143	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	351	26.7%
Arab	185	14%
French	87	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.3%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	77.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17229

What city is ZIP code 17229 in?

ZIP code 17229 is primarily assigned to Hustontown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17229 in?

ZIP code 17229 falls within Fulton County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17229 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 17229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17229 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 17229 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17229 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 17229 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17229?

The median home value in ZIP code 17229 is $161,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 17229 in?

ZIP code 17229 observes the EST timezone.