17870 ZIP Code — Selinsgrove, PA
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17870 is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, within Snyder County. It covers approximately 45.81 square miles and serves a population of 14,347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.
About ZIP code 17870
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 $219,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $69,476. 42% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,347
population
45.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17870 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17870
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Selinsgrove | Acceptable |
| Selinsgrove | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17843 Beaver Springs (3.2 mi)
17827 Freeburg (4.5 mi)
17889 Winfield (5.1 mi)
17876 Shamokin Dam (5.2 mi)
17855 New Berlin (5.6 mi)
17842 Middleburg (6 mi)
17801 Sunbury (7.2 mi)
17864 Port Trevorton (7.9 mi)
17853 Mount Pleasant Mills (9.9 mi)
17857 Northumberland (10.9 mi)
17830 Herndon (11.4 mi)
17017 Dalmatia (11.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,347 |
| Population density | 313 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.81 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8217 |
| Longitude | -76.9115 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 570/272 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 41.8% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 36.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 17.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
14,347
Population
313
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$69,476
Median household income
$34,354
Per capita income
$219,700
Median home value
$890
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
4,282
Housing units
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
317
Under 5
328
251
5–9
260
320
10–14
330
753
15–19
779
840
20–24
869
795
25–34
822
692
35–44
715
705
45–54
730
411
55–59
425
502
60–64
520
796
65–74
824
446
75–84
461
224
85+
232
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,224 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 12,123 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,983 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,314 | 90.8% |
| Two or more races | 428 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 321 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 301 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 109 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 41.8% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 36.9% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 17.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $69,476 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.2%
$50k–$100k
5.7%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
30.7%
$300k–$500k
22.8%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,700 |
| Median rent / month | $890 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.9% |
| Electricity | 45.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.5% |
| Fuel oil | 19.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,456 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 540 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 773 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,300 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,179 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,123 | 41.9% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 39.8% |
| Married | 43.5% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
11.6%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 240 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 941 | 22.3% |
| High school | 469 | 11.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,485 | 59.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.5%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Retail trade
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Construction
5.8%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Other services
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.0% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 11.8% |
| Work from home | 5.2% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
5.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.9% |
| Retirement income | 33.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 682 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,702 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 145 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,147 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 13,952 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 10,989 | 76.6% |
| Foreign born | 195 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 200 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 111 | 55.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,508 | 10.5% |
| French | 1,169 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 832 | 5.8% |
| English | 154 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 98 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 50 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 48 | 0.3% |
| German | 39 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17870
What city is ZIP code 17870 in?
ZIP code 17870 is primarily assigned to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17870 in?
ZIP code 17870 falls within Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17870 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 17870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 17870?
ZIP code 17870 has an estimated population of 14,347 residents, with a density of 313 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17870?
The median home value in ZIP code 17870 is $219,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17870?
The median household income in ZIP code 17870 is $69,476, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17870 in?
ZIP code 17870 observes the EST timezone.