17740 ZIP Code — Jersey Shore, PA

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17740 is located in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County. It covers approximately 136.07 square miles and serves a population of 11,925 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17740

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 $170,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,141. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 17740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,925

population

136.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jersey Shore	Acceptable
Jersey Shore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17744 Linden (6.5 mi) 17745 Lock Haven (9.1 mi) 17702 Williamsport (11.3 mi) 17751 Mill Hall (13.4 mi) 17701 Williamsport (13.4 mi) 17747 Loganton (13.6 mi) 17728 Cogan Station (13.7 mi) 17776 Waterville (13.8 mi) 17705 Williamsport (14.3 mi) 17810 Allenwood (14.3 mi) 16872 Rebersburg (17 mi) 17752 Montgomery (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,925
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	136.07 sq mi
Water area	2.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.2195
Longitude	-77.2746
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,925

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$69,141

Median household income

$32,444

Per capita income

$170,700

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

4,544

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

363

Under 5

337

371

5–9

344

513

10–14

477

362

15–19

336

296

20–24

275

526

25–34

489

794

35–44

738

859

45–54

799

461

55–59

429

414

60–64

384

711

65–74

661

356

75–84

330

155

85+

145

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,878	24.1%
18 and over	9,047	75.9%
65 and over	2,358	19.8%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,602	96.7%
Two or more races	225	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	75	0.6%
Black or African American	38	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.2%
Asian	20	0.2%
Other race	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$69,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 27.2%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,700
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	36.2%
Wood	10.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,620	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	368	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	839	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	717	15.8%
Households with children under 18	1,493	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,546	34.0%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	17.5%
Married	56.8%	60.0%
Separated	2.6%	2.4%
Widowed	2.0%	10.3%
Divorced	16.4%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	188	7.5%
Kindergarten	120	4.8%
Elementary school	1,144	45.5%
High school	619	24.6%
College / grad school	441	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	843	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,225	94.1%
Spanish	55	0.5%
Other Indo-European	24	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.2%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,800	99.0%
Born in same state	11,720	98.3%
Born in different state	10,725	89.9%
Foreign born	80	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	125	1.0%
Not a US citizen	89	71.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,198	10%
French	935	7.8%
Arab	883	7.4%
English	110	0.9%
Polish	62	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	38	0.3%
German	18	0.2%
Irish	17	0.1%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17740

What city is ZIP code 17740 in?

ZIP code 17740 is primarily assigned to Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17740 in?

ZIP code 17740 falls within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17740 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17740 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 17740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17740 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 17740 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17740?

The median home value in ZIP code 17740 is $170,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 17740 in?

ZIP code 17740 observes the EST timezone.