17862 ZIP Code — Penns Creek, PA

Snyder County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17862 is located in Penns Creek, Pennsylvania, within Snyder County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17862

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 $148,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $42,679.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

539
population
0.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17862 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17862

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City Status
Penns Creek Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 539
Population density 1,457 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 0.37 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.8609
Longitude -77.0605
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 570
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.7% 41.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 36.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 17.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

539
Population
1,457
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$42,679
Median household income
$16,300
Per capita income
$148,100
Median home value
$954
Median monthly rent
52.2%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unemployment
133
Housing units
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
7
8
5–9
8
15
10–14
15
47
15–19
49
32
20–24
33
6
25–34
7
38
35–44
39
25
45–54
26
22
55–59
22
21
60–64
22
36
65–74
37
9
75–84
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189317.3%
18 and over44682.7%
65 and over9116.9%
Median age40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%
Two or more races 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2%
GroupCount%
White44876.3%
Two or more races589.9%
Hispanic or Latino488.2%
Asian213.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander122%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.7% 41.8% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 36.9% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 17.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.1% 7.1%
$10k–$15k 6.1%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 20.6%
$35k–$50k 40.6%
$50k–$75k 5.6%
$75k–$100k 17.2%
$100k–$150k 2.8%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k6.1%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k20.6%
$35k–$50k40.6%
$50k–$75k5.6%
$75k–$100k17.2%
$100k–$150k2.8%
Median income$42,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%
$50k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 27.7%
$150k–$200k 14.9%
$200k–$300k 34.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$148,100
Median rent / month$954
Owner occupied52.2%
Renter occupied47.8%
Vacant17.8%
Single-family detached56.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20091.8%
1990–199910.5%
1980–19897.8%
1970–197915.1%
1960–196912.8%
1950–19595.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier47.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms22.8%
3 bedrooms73.1%
4 bedrooms4.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle23.3%
2 vehicles69.4%
3 or more7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.2%
Electricity10.6%
Fuel oil80.0%
Wood7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12066.7%
Cohabiting couple3117.2%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse2916.1%
Households with children under 184726.1%
Households with seniors (65+)5832.2%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.8%34.9%
Married52.8%48.2%
Separated7.4%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced0.0%16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 67.4%
Some college, no degree 1.9%
Associate's degree 6.6%
Bachelor's degree 7.5%
Graduate / professional 6.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.3%
Bachelor's or higher13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2613.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school126.4%
High school5529.4%
College / grad school9450.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%
Manufacturing 16.0%
Retail trade 16.0%
Transportation & utilities 16.0%
Construction 12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%
Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.1%
Service15.0%
Sales & office16.0%
Natural resources & construction12.1%
Production & transportation44.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.9%
Government8.7%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers4.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.1%
Carpool1.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk16.0%
Work from home1.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.9

Poverty

All people 15.2%
Under 18 years 15.1%
18 and over 15.2%
Married-couple families 9.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.4%
Retirement income41.7%
Supplemental Security24.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure29.1%
High cholesterol29.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis25.0%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer5.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.0%
Binge drinking20.1%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.9%
Depression24.6%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health18.1%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.1%
Visited dentist60.9%
Cholesterol screening84.7%
Teeth loss17.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans61.3%
Disability%
Any disability23.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years23.9%
65 and over45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.1%
Public insurance39.9%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only52697.6%
Spanish305.7%
Other Indo-European173.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50693.9%
Born in same state47988.9%
Born in different state36367.3%
Foreign born275.0%
Naturalized citizen336.1%
Not a US citizen1236.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab458.3%
French203.7%
AncestryCount%
Italian71.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.4%
Internet access67.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17862

What city is ZIP code 17862 in?

ZIP code 17862 is primarily assigned to Penns Creek, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17862 in?

ZIP code 17862 falls within Snyder County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17862?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17862?

15% of residents in ZIP code 17862 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17862?

The median home value in ZIP code 17862 is $148,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17862?

The median household income in ZIP code 17862 is $42,679, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17862 in?

ZIP code 17862 observes the EST timezone.

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