17855 ZIP Code — New Berlin, PA

Union County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17855 is located in New Berlin, Pennsylvania, within Union County. It covers approximately 1.94 square miles and serves a population of 793 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17855

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,071. 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17855 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

793

population

1.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17889 Winfield (4.3 mi) 17843 Beaver Springs (4.9 mi) 17870 Selinsgrove (5.6 mi) 17844 Mifflinburg (7 mi) 17837 Lewisburg (7 mi) 17842 Middleburg (7.3 mi) 17876 Shamokin Dam (8.1 mi) 17827 Freeburg (8.8 mi) 17886 West Milton (10.6 mi) 17886 West Milton (10.6 mi) 17801 Sunbury (11.1 mi) 17847 Milton (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	793
Population density	409 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	1.94 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.8881
Longitude	-76.9739
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

793

Population

409

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$76,071

Median household income

$32,508

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

285

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	20.8%
18 and over	628	79.2%
65 and over	166	20.9%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	756	93.7%
Two or more races	24	3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.7%
Other race	10	1.2%
Asian	2	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$76,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 28.5%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	39.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Fuel oil	34.0%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	20	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	29	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	62	19.9%
Households with children under 18	75	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	39.7%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	25.8%
Married	63.4%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	2.9%	8.7%
Divorced	4.5%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	4.6%
Kindergarten	8	5.3%
Elementary school	85	56.3%
High school	28	18.5%
College / grad school	23	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 23.7%

Retail trade 10.9%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Construction 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	758	95.6%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	790	99.6%
Born in same state	785	99.0%
Born in different state	670	84.5%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	9.1%
Italian	59	7.4%
Arab	52	6.6%
English	20	2.5%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2	0.3%
German	1	0.1%
Irish	1	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17855

What city is ZIP code 17855 in?

ZIP code 17855 is primarily assigned to New Berlin, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17855 in?

ZIP code 17855 falls within Union County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17855 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17855?

The median home value in ZIP code 17855 is $187,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 17855?

ZIP code 17855 has an estimated population of 793 residents, with a density of 409 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17855?

The median household income in ZIP code 17855 is $76,071, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17855 in?

ZIP code 17855 observes the EST timezone.