17762 ZIP Code — Picture Rocks, PA

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17762 is located in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County. It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of 455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17762

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 $161,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,056. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 17762 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

455

population

0.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17762

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City	Status
Picture Rocks	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	455
Population density	813 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.56 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2793
Longitude	-76.7051
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	23.9%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

455

Population

813

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$98,056

Median household income

$40,194

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

230

Housing units

18.7%

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	68	14.9%
18 and over	387	85.1%
65 and over	107	23.5%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	428	92.4%
Two or more races	23	5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.7%
Other race	3	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.9%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 2.2%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 31.7%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	2.2%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	31.7%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$98,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 29.5%

$150k–$200k 48.5%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	27.3%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	51.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	65.8%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	20.0%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.0%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	44.8%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	46	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	18.3%
Households with children under 18	46	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	43.0%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	27.6%
Married	53.2%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.7%	4.0%
Divorced	26.6%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.6%
Kindergarten	6	10.7%
Elementary school	32	57.1%
High school	11	19.6%
College / grad school	5	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.0%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 16.9%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	12.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.0%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	439	96.5%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	455	100.0%
Born in same state	454	99.8%
Born in different state	367	80.7%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	111	24.4%
Arab	25	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	4.6%
English	6	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17762

What city is ZIP code 17762 in?

ZIP code 17762 is primarily assigned to Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17762 in?

ZIP code 17762 falls within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17762 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 17762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17762 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 17762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17762?

The median home value in ZIP code 17762 is $161,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 17762?

ZIP code 17762 has an estimated population of 455 residents, with a density of 818 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17762 in?

ZIP code 17762 observes the EST timezone.