17094 ZIP Code — Thompsontown, PA

Juniata County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17094 is located in Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, within Juniata County. It covers approximately 28.96 square miles and serves a population of 2,559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17094

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 $170,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,100. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 17094 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,559
population
28.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17094 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17094

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17094. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Thompsontown Acceptable
Thompsontown Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17062 Millerstown (3.7 mi) 17014 Cocolamus (5.6 mi) 17074 Newport (6.5 mi) 17049 Mc Alisterville (7.1 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (8 mi) 17045 Liverpool (8.3 mi) 17086 Richfield (8.4 mi) 17853 Mount Pleasant Mills (11.3 mi) 17059 Mifflintown (12.2 mi) 17068 New Bloomfield (12.6 mi) 17812 Beaver Springs (12.9 mi) 17813 Beavertown (13.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,559
Population density 88 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 28.96 sq mi
Water area 0.19 sq mi
Latitude 40.5898
Longitude -77.1666
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 51.9% 47.0% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 32.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 18.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.4% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,559
Population
88
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$61,100
Median household income
$28,531
Per capita income
$170,100
Median home value
$701
Median monthly rent
76.8%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
929
Housing units
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
76
Under 5
83
102
5–9
111
76
10–14
83
63
15–19
69
71
20–24
78
147
25–34
159
134
35–44
146
116
45–54
125
94
55–59
103
74
60–64
80
147
65–74
159
106
75–84
115
20
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1859723.3%
18 and over1,96276.7%
65 and over56922.2%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%
Two or more races 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 2.3%
Black or African American 0.6%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,35688.8%
Two or more races1174.4%
Hispanic or Latino953.6%
Asian602.3%
Black or African American160.6%
Other race100.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.9% 47.0% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 32.4% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 18.1% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.4% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 10.8%
$25k–$35k 7.8%
$35k–$50k 17.8%
$50k–$75k 17.0%
$75k–$100k 16.5%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k10.8%
$25k–$35k7.8%
$35k–$50k17.8%
$50k–$75k17.0%
$75k–$100k16.5%
$100k–$150k15.6%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$61,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%
$50k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 27.2%
$150k–$200k 21.1%
$200k–$300k 13.8%
$300k–$500k 15.8%
$500k–$1M 3.6%
$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$170,100
Median rent / month$701
Owner occupied76.8%
Renter occupied23.2%
Vacant15.1%
Single-family detached76.0%
Large apartment buildings4.3%
Mobile homes8.4%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.82

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.9%
2000–200910.3%
1990–199912.3%
1980–198912.5%
1970–197918.5%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19598.0%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier25.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.0%
1 bedroom4.4%
2 bedrooms27.2%
3 bedrooms45.1%
4 bedrooms13.8%
5+ bedrooms4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle25.6%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity28.7%
Propane / LP gas8.8%
Fuel oil38.7%
Wood16.8%
Solar0.4%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53954.9%
Cohabiting couple616.2%
Male householder, no spouse16016.3%
Female householder, no spouse22222.6%
Households with children under 1826627.1%
Households with seniors (65+)37738.4%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.3%23.9%
Married56.8%55.2%
Separated2.7%0.6%
Widowed2.6%8.6%
Divorced4.7%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%
Some HS, no diploma 9.2%
HS graduate 49.2%
Some college, no degree 12.3%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 7.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.1%
Bachelor's or higher16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.4%
Kindergarten378.1%
Elementary school26557.9%
High school7115.5%
College / grad school8318.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.2%
Manufacturing 17.9%
Education & healthcare 16.1%
Construction 10.4%
Finance & real estate 8.1%
Public administration 6.0%
Agriculture & mining 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Other services 4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%
Professional & management 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.8%
Service10.6%
Sales & office25.0%
Natural resources & construction12.0%
Production & transportation25.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.9%
Government11.7%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.3%
Carpool12.8%
Public transit0.8%
Walk0.8%
Work from home11.2%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.7

Poverty

All people 15.7%
Under 18 years 36.1%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 7.1%
Female-led households 31.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.5%
Retirement income27.3%
Supplemental Security9.6%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP12.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure37.5%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis31.9%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.7%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.0%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist57.5%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss21.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1588.1%
Disability%
Any disability11.6%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years7.6%
65 and over31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.3%
Public insurance35.2%
No insurance18.4%
Uninsured under 1938.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,40093.8%
Spanish964.0%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander733.0%
Other languages160.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,51498.2%
Born in same state2,49997.7%
Born in different state2,32891.0%
Foreign born150.6%
Naturalized citizen451.8%
Not a US citizen817.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab42316.5%
Italian1817.1%
French692.7%
AncestryCount%
English592.3%
Dutch80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.4%
Internet access79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17094

What city is ZIP code 17094 in?

ZIP code 17094 is primarily assigned to Thompsontown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17094 in?

ZIP code 17094 falls within Juniata County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17094?

16% of residents in ZIP code 17094 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17094 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 17094 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17094?

The median home value in ZIP code 17094 is $170,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 17094?

ZIP code 17094 has an estimated population of 2,559 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17094 in?

ZIP code 17094 observes the EST timezone.

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