17846 ZIP Code — Millville, PA

Columbia County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17846 is located in Millville, Pennsylvania, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 46.84 square miles and serves a population of 3,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 17846

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 $203,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,143. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% 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 17846 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,683

population

46.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Millville	Acceptable
Millville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17774 Unityville (5.7 mi) 17742 Lairdsville (6.7 mi) 17815 Bloomsburg (9 mi) 17859 Orangeville (10 mi) 17814 Benton (10.5 mi) 17772 Turbotville (11.7 mi) 17737 Hughesville (12.3 mi) 18603 Berwick (13.3 mi) 17756 Muncy (13.4 mi) 18622 Huntington Mills (13.8 mi) 17758 Muncy Valley (14.2 mi) 17821 Danville (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,683
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	46.84 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	41.1633
Longitude	-76.5027
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	45.6%	47.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,683

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$62,143

Median household income

$30,492

Per capita income

$203,900

Median home value

$709

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,340

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

5–9

122

10–14

115

15–19

128

109

20–24

122

151

25–34

168

218

35–44

243

234

45–54

261

132

55–59

148

127

60–64

142

199

65–74

222

75–84

103

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	698	19.0%
18 and over	2,985	81.0%
65 and over	813	22.1%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Asian 1.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,516	94.5%
Asian	64	1.7%
Two or more races	64	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1%
Other race	20	0.5%
Black or African American	19	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	47.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	31.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$62,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,900
Median rent / month	$709
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	38.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	42.7%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	802	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	129	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	210	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	299	20.8%
Households with children under 18	371	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	504	35.0%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	26.6%
Married	58.3%	50.3%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	5.5%	9.7%
Divorced	11.3%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	4.5%
Kindergarten	41	5.8%
Elementary school	316	44.4%
High school	173	24.3%
College / grad school	150	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.5%

Professional & management 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	233	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	17.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,513	95.4%
Spanish	53	1.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	1.2%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,585	97.3%
Born in same state	3,566	96.8%
Born in different state	3,253	88.3%
Foreign born	19	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	98	2.7%
Not a US citizen	50	51.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	774	21%
Italian	339	9.2%
Arab	175	4.8%
English	100	2.7%
Polish	23	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	22	0.6%
Irish	13	0.4%
German	3	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17846

What city is ZIP code 17846 in?

ZIP code 17846 is primarily assigned to Millville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17846 in?

ZIP code 17846 falls within Columbia County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17846 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 17846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 17846?

ZIP code 17846 has an estimated population of 3,683 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17846?

The median home value in ZIP code 17846 is $203,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17846?

The median household income in ZIP code 17846 is $62,143, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17846 in?

ZIP code 17846 observes the EST timezone.