17844 ZIP Code — Mifflinburg, PA

Union County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17844 is located in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, within Union County. It covers approximately 106.61 square miles and serves a population of 10,227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17844

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 $205,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($64,063) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

10,227

population

106.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mifflinburg	Acceptable
Mifflinburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17837 Lewisburg (4.5 mi) 17855 New Berlin (7 mi) 17889 Winfield (10.1 mi) 17886 West Milton (10.5 mi) 17886 West Milton (10.5 mi) 17845 Millmont (10.8 mi) 17810 Allenwood (11.2 mi) 17843 Beaver Springs (11.3 mi) 17842 Middleburg (12.5 mi) 17870 Selinsgrove (12.6 mi) 17847 Milton (13 mi) 17813 Beavertown (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,227
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	106.61 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	40.9650
Longitude	-77.0617
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	43.2%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	5.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,227

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$64,063

Median household income

$37,657

Per capita income

$205,700

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

3,244

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

386

Under 5

393

5–9

400

330

10–14

336

287

15–19

293

377

20–24

385

694

25–34

707

400

35–44

407

593

45–54

604

309

55–59

315

392

60–64

400

523

65–74

533

240

75–84

245

141

85+

144

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,660	26.0%
18 and over	7,567	74.0%
65 and over	1,826	17.9%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 1.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,819	93.5%
Hispanic or Latino	277	2.6%
Other race	218	2.1%
Two or more races	168	1.6%
Black or African American	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	5.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$64,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,700
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	39.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	36.4%
Wood	10.8%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,270	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	204	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	570	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	857	22.0%
Households with children under 18	1,270	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,333	34.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	18.1%
Married	60.6%	56.9%
Separated	1.0%	1.0%
Widowed	2.5%	8.7%
Divorced	8.5%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	4.5%
Kindergarten	210	10.0%
Elementary school	1,092	51.8%
High school	420	19.9%
College / grad school	291	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	570	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	21.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,448	92.4%
Spanish	199	2.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	196	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,173	99.5%
Born in same state	10,159	99.3%
Born in different state	9,155	89.5%
Foreign born	14	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	54	0.5%
Not a US citizen	42	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	793	7.8%
Italian	634	6.2%
French	595	5.8%
English	103	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	31	0.3%
Norwegian	22	0.2%
Dutch	10	0.1%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17844

What city is ZIP code 17844 in?

ZIP code 17844 is primarily assigned to Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17844 in?

ZIP code 17844 falls within Union County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of ZIP code 17844?

ZIP code 17844 has an estimated population of 10,227 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17844?

The median home value in ZIP code 17844 is $205,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17844?

The median household income in ZIP code 17844 is $64,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17844 in?

ZIP code 17844 observes the EST timezone.