17884 ZIP Code — Washingtonville, PA

Montour County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17884 is located in Washingtonville, Pennsylvania, within Montour County. It covers approximately 0.06 square miles and serves a population of 221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17884

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 77%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,250. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17884 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

221

population

0.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17884 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17884

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17884. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washingtonville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	221
Population density	3,683 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	0.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0557
Longitude	-76.6708
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	79.8%	43.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	30.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	19.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

221

Population

3,683

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$46,250

Median household income

$23,940

Per capita income

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

23.1%

Home ownership

47.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

14.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	23.1%
18 and over	170	76.9%
65 and over	33	14.9%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	221	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	43.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	30.4%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	19.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 25.9%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	25.9%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$46,250

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 36.0%

$500k–$1M 16.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	23.1%
Renter occupied	76.9%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	23.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	55.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.5%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	55.3%
3 bedrooms	25.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.7%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	58.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	17.6%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	32.4%
Cohabiting couple	29	26.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	44	40.7%
Households with children under 18	39	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	26.9%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	29.6%
Married	47.1%	32.4%
Separated	4.3%	9.3%
Widowed	5.7%	8.3%
Divorced	4.3%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 71.0%

Some college, no degree 6.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	36.7%
Kindergarten	3	10.0%
Elementary school	7	23.3%
High school	9	30.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Construction 11.3%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Other services 8.5%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Professional & management 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Retail trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.6%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 47.0%

Under 18 years 75.5%

18 and over 38.8%

Married-couple families 22.9%

Female-led households 82.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.1%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	9.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.2%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	12.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	194	87.8%
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)	221	100.0%
Born in same state	221	100.0%
Born in different state	216	97.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	22.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	12.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17884

What city is ZIP code 17884 in?

ZIP code 17884 is primarily assigned to Washingtonville, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17884 in?

ZIP code 17884 falls within Montour County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17884?

47% of residents in ZIP code 17884 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 17884 mostly rentals?

77% of occupied units in ZIP code 17884 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17884?

15% 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 median household income in ZIP code 17884?

The median household income in ZIP code 17884 is $46,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17884 in?

ZIP code 17884 observes the EST timezone.