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Snyder County
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
17853
17853 ZIP Code — Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17853 is located in
Mount Pleasant Mills ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Snyder County .
It covers approximately 43.49 square miles and serves a population of
3,165 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 17853
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,547. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 17853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,165
Population density
73 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
109
Geography
Land area
43.49 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
40.6972
Longitude
-77.0040
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
41.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
36.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
19.2%
17.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
4.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$61,547
Median household income
$209,000
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 784 24.8% 18 and over 2,381 75.2% 65 and over 467 14.8% Median age 41.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 3,110 97.7% Two or more races 35 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 18 0.6% Asian 13 0.4% Black or African American 7 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
41.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
36.9%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
19.2%
17.3%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
4.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.5% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 6.2% $25k–$35k 7.0% $35k–$50k 19.2% $50k–$75k 25.6% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 17.0% $150k–$200k 7.3% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $61,547
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $209,000 Median rent / month $754 Owner occupied 80.8% Renter occupied 19.2% Vacant 7.1% Single-family detached 82.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.3% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 16.3% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 10.4% 1970–1979 21.1% 1960–1969 8.5% 1950–1959 5.6% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 20.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 18.9% 3 bedrooms 51.5% 4 bedrooms 19.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.3% 1 vehicle 14.7% 2 vehicles 41.3% 3 or more 37.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.2% Electricity 24.9% Propane / LP gas 6.1% Fuel oil 31.0% Wood 24.2% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 798 72.1% Cohabiting couple 39 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 127 11.5% Female householder, no spouse 143 12.9% Households with children under 18 334 30.2% Households with seniors (65+) 299 27.0% Average household size 2.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.1% 22.9% Married 65.9% 67.1% Separated 1.8% 0.8% Widowed 1.1% 6.1% Divorced 6.1% 3.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.2%
Some college, no degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.2% Bachelor's or higher 10.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 4.6% Kindergarten 11 1.6% Elementary school 420 61.9% High school 160 23.6% College / grad school 57 8.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Professional & management
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.7% Service 17.0% Sales & office 14.6% Natural resources & construction 20.5% Production & transportation 26.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.8% Government 8.2% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.5% Carpool 11.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 5.8% Other means 3.8% Avg commute (minutes) 29.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.0% Retirement income 21.0% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 6.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 32.0% High cholesterol 32.6% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 27.6% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.3% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 108 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 15.4% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 19.5% 65 and over 21.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.1% Public insurance 23.0% No insurance 15.7% Uninsured under 19 26.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,997 94.7% Spanish 166 5.5% Other Indo-European 15 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 142 4.7% Other languages 9 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,131 98.9% Born in same state 3,131 98.9% Born in different state 2,936 92.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 34 1.1% Not a US citizen 18 52.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 356 11.2% Italian 125 3.9%
Ancestry Count % French 123 3.9% English 30 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.0% Internet access 84.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17853
What city is ZIP code 17853 in?
ZIP code 17853 is primarily assigned to Mount Pleasant Mills, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17853 in?
ZIP code 17853 falls within Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 17853?
11% 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 17853 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 17853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 17853?
ZIP code 17853 has an estimated population of 3,165 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17853?
The median home value in ZIP code 17853 is $209,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17853 in?
ZIP code 17853 observes the EST timezone.
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