17744 ZIP Code — Linden, PA

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17744 is located in Linden, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County. It covers approximately 22.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,860 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17744

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,782. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 17744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,860

population

22.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linden	Acceptable
Linden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17740 Jersey Shore (6.5 mi) 17701 Williamsport (6.9 mi) 17702 Williamsport (7 mi) 17728 Cogan Station (7.6 mi) 17705 Williamsport (8.1 mi) 17810 Allenwood (11 mi) 17752 Montgomery (13.4 mi) 17776 Waterville (14.8 mi) 17745 Lock Haven (15.1 mi) 17754 Montoursville (15.3 mi) 17771 Trout Run (15.6 mi) 17747 Loganton (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,860
Population density	127 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	22.52 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	41.2528
Longitude	-77.1576
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	45.9%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,860

Population

127

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$67,782

Median household income

$29,731

Per capita income

$173,100

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,026

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

139

25–34

141

178

35–44

181

165

45–54

168

153

55–59

156

60–64

223

65–74

228

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	604	21.1%
18 and over	2,256	78.9%
65 and over	681	23.8%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,730	92.7%
Hispanic or Latino	84	2.9%
Two or more races	54	1.8%
Other race	46	1.6%
Black or African American	22	0.7%
Asian	5	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$67,782

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,100
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	19.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	48.3%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	586	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	103	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	189	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	232	20.9%
Households with children under 18	349	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	486	43.8%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	22.0%
Married	50.2%	51.2%
Separated	1.8%	2.6%
Widowed	6.7%	10.9%
Divorced	11.0%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	8.0%
Kindergarten	21	4.0%
Elementary school	203	38.9%
High school	163	31.2%
College / grad school	93	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.7%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 11.5%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,706	94.6%
Spanish	19	0.7%
Other Indo-European	19	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,808	98.2%
Born in same state	2,781	97.2%
Born in different state	2,417	84.5%
Foreign born	27	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.8%
Not a US citizen	30	57.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	399	14%
French	261	9.1%
Arab	188	6.6%
Polish	36	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.4%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17744

What city is ZIP code 17744 in?

ZIP code 17744 is primarily assigned to Linden, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17744 in?

ZIP code 17744 falls within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17744 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 17744 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 17744 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17744 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 17744 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17744?

The median home value in ZIP code 17744 is $173,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 17744 in?

ZIP code 17744 observes the EST timezone.