17768 ZIP Code — Shunk, PA

Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17768 is located in Shunk, Pennsylvania, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 30.40 square miles and serves a population of 442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17768

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 $177,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 17768 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

442

population

30.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17768 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17768

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17768. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shunk	Acceptable
Shunk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18619 Hillsgrove (6.7 mi) 18616 Forksville (8 mi) 17765 Roaring Branch (8.7 mi) 16926 Granville Summit (9.1 mi) 18833 New Albany (12.7 mi) 17724 Canton (12.8 mi) 17771 Trout Run (14.1 mi) 18832 Monroeton (14.3 mi) 17754 Montoursville (16 mi) 16947 Troy (16.4 mi) 17758 Muncy Valley (17.1 mi) 17737 Hughesville (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	442
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	30.40 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.5310
Longitude	-76.7464
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	44.5%	49.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

442

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$64,167

Median household income

$32,481

Per capita income

$177,900

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

488

Housing units

17.5%

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	126	28.5%
18 and over	316	71.5%
65 and over	103	23.3%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Two or more races 13.3%

Black or African American 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	344	77.7%
Two or more races	59	13.3%
Black or African American	39	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	49.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	18.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 0.7%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	0.7%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$64,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,900
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	71.4%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	35.9%
Wood	38.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	33	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	17	12.0%
Households with children under 18	33	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	46.5%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	17.3%
Married	43.9%	65.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.9%	6.8%
Divorced	13.7%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 5.3%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	2	1.5%
Elementary school	87	64.4%
High school	44	32.6%
College / grad school	1	0.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Construction 22.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Retail trade 8.4%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.2%
Government	30.2%
Self-employed	20.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.4

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 67.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.2%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	434	98.2%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	440	99.5%
Born in same state	424	95.9%
Born in different state	371	83.9%
Foreign born	16	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	13.1%
Arab	37	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	5.9%
English	7	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17768

What city is ZIP code 17768 in?

ZIP code 17768 is primarily assigned to Shunk, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17768 in?

ZIP code 17768 falls within Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17768 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 17768 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17768?

23% of residents in ZIP code 17768 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17768 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 17768 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17768 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 17768 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17768 in?

ZIP code 17768 observes the EST timezone.