17745 ZIP Code — Lock Haven, PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17745 is located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 229.20 square miles and serves a population of 17,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17745

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $54,659. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17745 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,494
population
229.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17745 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17745

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lock Haven Acceptable
Lock Haven Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17740 Jersey Shore (9.1 mi) 17751 Mill Hall (9.4 mi) 17776 Waterville (12.7 mi) 17723 Cammal (14 mi) 16822 Beech Creek (14.7 mi) 17744 Linden (15.1 mi) 17747 Loganton (16 mi) 17769 Slate Run (16.1 mi) 17760 North Bend (17 mi) 17727 Cedar Run (17.9 mi) 17764 Renovo (18.3 mi) 16872 Rebersburg (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 17,494
Population density 76 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 229.20 sq mi
Water area 2.31 sq mi
Latitude 41.2422
Longitude -77.4470
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 52.0% 49.2% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 31.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 16.9% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.1% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,494
Population
76
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$54,659
Median household income
$30,148
Per capita income
$164,900
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
62.2%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
5,745
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
382
Under 5
400
362
5–9
379
319
10–14
333
660
15–19
691
1,239
20–24
1,296
1,053
25–34
1,102
896
35–44
938
827
45–54
866
563
55–59
588
551
60–64
577
876
65–74
917
523
75–84
548
297
85+
311
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,62715.0%
18 and over14,86785.0%
65 and over3,47219.8%
Median age37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%
Black or African American 2.4%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Other race 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White16,39192.2%
Black or African American4242.4%
Two or more races3952.2%
Hispanic or Latino2911.6%
Asian1540.9%
Other race830.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native470.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.0% 49.2% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 31.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 16.9% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.1% 7.1%
Under $10k 7.9%
$10k–$15k 5.9%
$15k–$25k 10.4%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 11.7%
$50k–$75k 16.5%
$75k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 14.9%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.9%
$10k–$15k5.9%
$15k–$25k10.4%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k11.7%
$50k–$75k16.5%
$75k–$100k14.0%
$100k–$150k14.9%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$54,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%
$50k–$100k 9.8%
$100k–$150k 23.2%
$150k–$200k 23.2%
$200k–$300k 23.3%
$300k–$500k 9.0%
$500k–$1M 2.9%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$164,900
Median rent / month$843
Owner occupied62.2%
Renter occupied37.8%
Vacant15.9%
Single-family detached59.8%
Large apartment buildings5.3%
Mobile homes5.8%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20194.9%
2000–20096.1%
1990–199910.3%
1980–19897.7%
1970–197914.7%
1960–196914.1%
1950–195910.6%
1940–19495.8%
1939 or earlier25.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom13.0%
2 bedrooms27.3%
3 bedrooms39.7%
4 bedrooms15.4%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.6%
1 vehicle34.2%
2 vehicles34.0%
3 or more23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas22.4%
Electricity31.3%
Propane / LP gas5.3%
Fuel oil33.8%
Wood4.0%
Solar0.1%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,96441.8%
Cohabiting couple94513.3%
Male householder, no spouse1,26017.8%
Female householder, no spouse1,92327.1%
Households with children under 181,69823.9%
Households with seniors (65+)2,51435.4%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.3%36.4%
Married45.9%37.8%
Separated0.4%1.4%
Widowed4.0%13.2%
Divorced10.4%11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.3%
HS graduate 45.7%
Some college, no degree 13.4%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.6%
Bachelor's or higher23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool892.2%
Kindergarten2025.0%
Elementary school1,12728.2%
High school58314.6%
College / grad school2,00150.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%
Manufacturing 15.3%
Retail trade 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%
Professional & management 9.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Construction 6.3%
Other services 5.0%
Finance & real estate 4.9%
Public administration 3.8%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Information 1.5%
Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.4%
Service21.8%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction9.5%
Production & transportation18.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.5%
Government13.1%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.1%
Carpool10.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.1%
Work from home7.6%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)22.7

Poverty

All people 15.4%
Under 18 years 12.1%
18 and over 16.0%
Married-couple families 1.8%
Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.1%
Retirement income27.9%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP18.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure30.3%
High cholesterol30.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.1%
Binge drinking19.9%
No physical activity24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.5%
Depression23.5%
Fair or poor health14.5%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.6%
Visited dentist61.7%
Cholesterol screening84.3%
Teeth loss17.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,0887.3%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 189.5%
18–64 years15.6%
65 and over35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.2%
Public insurance40.3%
No insurance5.8%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only16,71295.5%
Spanish980.6%
Other Indo-European200.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander270.2%
Other languages510.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)17,16398.1%
Born in same state17,04897.5%
Born in different state14,91685.3%
Foreign born1150.7%
Naturalized citizen3311.9%
Not a US citizen18555.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2,67215.3%
Arab1,1196.4%
French8584.9%
English5423.1%
Norwegian440.3%
AncestryCount%
Irish380.2%
Polish310.2%
German190.1%
Dutch40%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.5%
Internet access92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17745

What city is ZIP code 17745 in?

ZIP code 17745 is primarily assigned to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17745 in?

ZIP code 17745 falls within Clinton County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17745 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 17745 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17745?

15% of residents in ZIP code 17745 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17745?

The median home value in ZIP code 17745 is $164,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 17745?

ZIP code 17745 has an estimated population of 17,494 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17745 in?

ZIP code 17745 observes the EST timezone.

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