17841 ZIP Code — Mc Clure, PA

Snyder County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17841 is located in Mc Clure, Pennsylvania, within Snyder County. It covers approximately 73.32 square miles and serves a population of 4,852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 17841

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 $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,871. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,852

population

73.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Clure	Acceptable
Mc Clure	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17049 Mc Alisterville (7.1 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (7.2 mi) 17059 Mifflintown (7.5 mi) 17063 Milroy (8.6 mi) 17058 Mifflin (8.7 mi) 17812 Beaver Springs (9.4 mi) 17009 Burnham (9.5 mi) 17099 Yeagertown (9.7 mi) 16832 Coburn (11.3 mi) 17084 Reedsville (11.5 mi) 17044 Lewistown (12.2 mi) 17086 Richfield (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,852
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	73.32 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.6920
Longitude	-77.4004
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	272/570

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%	41.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	17.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,852

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$54,871

Median household income

$26,150

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,673

Housing units

7.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

145

188

5–9

193

175

10–14

178

110

15–19

113

114

20–24

116

190

25–34

194

255

35–44

260

279

45–54

284

227

55–59

232

210

60–64

214

271

65–74

277

210

75–84

215

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,143	23.6%
18 and over	3,709	76.4%
65 and over	1,033	21.3%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,788	98.5%
Black or African American	40	0.8%
Two or more races	22	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	41.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	17.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$54,871

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	39.8%
Wood	25.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,211	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	145	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	161	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	312	17.1%
Households with children under 18	594	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	723	39.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	15.5%
Married	66.7%	63.0%
Separated	0.2%	0.9%
Widowed	2.1%	8.4%
Divorced	8.2%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 56.8%

Some college, no degree 7.7%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	3.3%
Kindergarten	111	12.5%
Elementary school	451	51.0%
High school	218	24.6%
College / grad school	76	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.6%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 13.8%

Construction 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,565	94.1%
Spanish	19	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,850	100.0%
Born in same state	4,837	99.7%
Born in different state	4,478	92.3%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	586	12.1%
Italian	451	9.3%
French	318	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	1.1%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17841

What city is ZIP code 17841 in?

ZIP code 17841 is primarily assigned to Mc Clure, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17841 in?

ZIP code 17841 falls within Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17841?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 17841 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 17841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17841?

16% of residents in ZIP code 17841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17841 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 17841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 17841 in?

ZIP code 17841 observes the EST timezone.