17763 ZIP Code — Ralston, PA

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17763 is located in Ralston, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County. It covers approximately 17.19 square miles and serves a population of 260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17763

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 $98,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $50,938. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17763 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

260

population

17.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17763 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17763

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ralston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	260
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	17.19 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.5063
Longitude	-76.9426
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	57.0%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

260

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$50,938

Median household income

$33,643

Per capita income

$98,500

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	21	8.1%
18 and over	239	91.9%
65 and over	41	15.8%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	260	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$50,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,500
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	41.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Fuel oil	48.1%
Wood	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	40	30.5%
Female householder, no spouse	25	19.1%
Households with children under 18	20	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	26.7%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	31.4%
Married	38.6%	38.8%
Separated	6.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	14.0%
Divorced	8.3%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 52.7%

Some college, no degree 5.8%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	14	70.0%
College / grad school	6	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.3%

Construction 14.8%

Other services 14.8%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Education & healthcare 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.1%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	36.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.6%
Government	1.5%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	27.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	38.1%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	253	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	260	100.0%
Born in same state	260	100.0%
Born in different state	203	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	16.5%
Italian	32	12.3%
Arab	13	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	2.3%
Irish	3	1.2%
Norwegian	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.4%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17763

What city is ZIP code 17763 in?

ZIP code 17763 is primarily assigned to Ralston, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17763 in?

ZIP code 17763 falls within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17763?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 17763?

The median home value in ZIP code 17763 is $98,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 17763?

ZIP code 17763 has an estimated population of 260 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17763?

The median household income in ZIP code 17763 is $50,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17763 in?

ZIP code 17763 observes the EST timezone.