17084 ZIP Code — Reedsville, PA

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17084 is located in Reedsville, Pennsylvania, within Mifflin County. It covers approximately 33.21 square miles and serves a population of 4,699 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17084

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 $161,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,167. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17084 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,699

population

33.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17084 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17084

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17084. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reedsville	Acceptable
Reedsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17099 Yeagertown (2.9 mi) 17009 Burnham (3.4 mi) 17044 Lewistown (5.9 mi) 17029 Granville (7.9 mi) 17063 Milroy (8.2 mi) 17004 Belleville (8.3 mi) 16827 Boalsburg (10.6 mi) 17841 Mc Clure (11.5 mi) 16828 Centre Hall (11.7 mi) 17058 Mifflin (12.6 mi) 17059 Mifflintown (12.7 mi) 16875 Spring Mills (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,699
Population density	141 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	33.21 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.6662
Longitude	-77.6162
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	717

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	46.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	37.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	14.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,699

Population

141

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$67,167

Median household income

$31,868

Per capita income

$161,400

Median home value

$847

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,750

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

104

5–9

177

10–14

166

264

15–19

246

107

20–24

298

25–34

278

234

35–44

218

318

45–54

296

177

55–59

166

134

60–64

126

253

65–74

236

229

75–84

213

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	990	21.1%
18 and over	3,709	78.9%
65 and over	1,012	21.5%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,540	94.5%
Two or more races	109	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	105	2.2%
Black or African American	50	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	46.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	37.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	14.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$67,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,400
Median rent / month	$847
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	24.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	30.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	44.1%
Wood	13.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,028	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	112	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	290	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	432	23.2%
Households with children under 18	441	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	718	38.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	22.9%
Married	52.0%	51.7%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	5.0%	10.9%
Divorced	10.3%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	4.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	541	63.6%
High school	119	14.0%
College / grad school	151	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 38.9%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 22.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	25.8%
Uninsured under 19	51.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,483	95.4%
Spanish	78	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	78	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,675	99.5%
Born in same state	4,663	99.2%
Born in different state	4,206	89.5%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.5%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	463	9.9%
French	392	8.3%
Arab	311	6.6%
English	161	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	40	0.9%
Polish	17	0.4%
Norwegian	9	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17084

What city is ZIP code 17084 in?

ZIP code 17084 is primarily assigned to Reedsville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17084 in?

ZIP code 17084 falls within Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17084?

20% of residents in ZIP code 17084 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 17084 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 17084 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17084 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 17084 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17084?

The median home value in ZIP code 17084 is $161,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 17084 in?

ZIP code 17084 observes the EST timezone.