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Juniata County
Mifflintown, PA
17059
17059 ZIP Code — Mifflintown, PA
Juniata County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17059 is located in
Mifflintown ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Juniata County .
It covers approximately 79.38 square miles and serves a population of
7,645 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 717 .
About ZIP code 17059
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 $192,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $59,033. 38% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% 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 17059 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,645
Population density
96 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
79.38 sq mi
Water area
0.80 sq mi
Latitude
40.5834
Longitude
-77.3993
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
717
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
47.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
32.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
18.1%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.4%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$59,033
Median household income
$192,600
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,585 20.7% 18 and over 6,060 79.3% 65 and over 1,529 20.0% Median age 43.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 7,049 86.1% Hispanic or Latino 543 6.6% Two or more races 397 4.8% Other race 176 2.1% Black or African American 15 0.2% Asian 8 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
47.0%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
32.4%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.7%
18.1%
22.4%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.4%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 8.5% $25k–$35k 4.6% $35k–$50k 23.5% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 16.0% $100k–$150k 17.0% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $59,033
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $192,600 Median rent / month $728 Owner occupied 68.7% Renter occupied 31.3% Vacant 10.8% Single-family detached 69.9% Large apartment buildings 4.0% Mobile homes 12.4% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 16.5% 1980–1989 14.8% 1970–1979 19.8% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 5.8% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 21.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.4% 1 bedroom 7.6% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 44.0% 4 bedrooms 14.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.3% 1 vehicle 27.9% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 25.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.0% Electricity 34.2% Propane / LP gas 7.2% Fuel oil 32.1% Wood 20.1% Solar 0.3% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,599 54.1% Cohabiting couple 288 9.7% Male householder, no spouse 469 15.9% Female householder, no spouse 601 20.3% Households with children under 18 838 28.3% Households with seniors (65+) 1,013 34.3% Average household size 2.55
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.1% 22.6% Married 53.3% 51.4% Separated 1.9% 1.0% Widowed 3.8% 10.2% Divorced 8.9% 14.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.8% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 77 6.1% Kindergarten 69 5.5% Elementary school 669 53.3% High school 322 25.7% College / grad school 117 9.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.2%
Public administration
9.3%
Professional & management
6.5%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.7% Service 10.9% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 18.1% Production & transportation 24.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.7% Government 16.2% Self-employed 4.8% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.3% Carpool 14.7% Public transit 0.1% Walk 3.4% Work from home 6.0% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 30.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 27.4% Supplemental Security 4.0% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 11.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.7% High blood pressure 36.3% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.4% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 27.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 22.7% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.5% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 17.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 444 7.3%
Disability % Any disability 15.3% Under 18 6.4% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 36.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.0% Public insurance 37.3% No insurance 12.2% Uninsured under 19 13.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,197 94.1% Spanish 457 6.3% Other Indo-European 262 3.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 195 2.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,305 95.6% Born in same state 7,084 92.7% Born in different state 6,568 85.9% Foreign born 221 2.9% Naturalized citizen 340 4.4% Not a US citizen 82 24.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,071 14% Italian 635 8.3% French 449 5.9% English 56 0.7%
Ancestry Count % German 24 0.3% Irish 15 0.2% Dutch 6 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.7% Internet access 85.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17059
What city is ZIP code 17059 in?
ZIP code 17059 is primarily assigned to Mifflintown, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17059 in?
ZIP code 17059 falls within Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17059 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 17059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17059?
The median home value in ZIP code 17059 is $192,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 17059?
ZIP code 17059 has an estimated population of 7,645 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17059?
The median household income in ZIP code 17059 is $59,033, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17059 in?
ZIP code 17059 observes the EST timezone.
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