17886 ZIP Code — West Milton, PA

Union County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17886 is located in West Milton, Pennsylvania, within Union County. It covers approximately 0.79 square miles and serves a population of 657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17886

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $33,514. 84% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 17886 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

657

population

0.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17886 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17886

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Milton	Acceptable
West Milton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17847 Milton (3.5 mi) 17847 Milton (3.5 mi) 17837 Lewisburg (6 mi) 17837 Lewisburg (6 mi) 17777 Watsontown (6.9 mi) 17777 Watsontown (6.9 mi) 17889 Winfield (8.9 mi) 17889 Winfield (8.9 mi) 17857 Northumberland (9.2 mi) 17857 Northumberland (9.2 mi) 17772 Turbotville (10.3 mi) 17772 Turbotville (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	657
Population density	832 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	0.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0217
Longitude	-76.8746
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	54.5%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

657

Population

832

People per sq mi

70.8

Median age

$33,514

Median household income

$30,316

Per capita income

$156,900

Median home value

$637

Median monthly rent

46.5%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	6.5%
18 and over	614	93.5%
65 and over	432	65.8%
Median age	70.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Asian 11.4%

Group	Count	%
White	582	88.6%
Asian	75	11.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	44.0%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	30.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	20.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.6%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 30.6%

$25k–$35k 31.2%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	30.6%
$25k–$35k	31.2%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
Median income	$33,514

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 34.7%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,900
Median rent / month	$637
Owner occupied	46.5%
Renter occupied	53.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	37.4%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	32.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	29.6%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	23.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.9%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.4%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.9%
Fuel oil	21.8%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	156	41.9%
Households with children under 18	32	8.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	81.5%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	5.0%
Married	93.5%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.8%
Divorced	6.5%	34.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 2.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	15.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	49.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	20	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.4%

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Construction 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.0%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	43.9%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	83.9%
Retirement income	50.3%
Supplemental Security	23.1%
Cash public assistance	19.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	86	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	56.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	65.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	651	99.1%
Spanish	75	11.5%
Other Indo-European	75	11.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	657	100.0%
Born in same state	582	88.6%
Born in different state	499	76.0%
Foreign born	75	11.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	111	16.9%
Italian	105	16%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	5.2%
Arab	14	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.6%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17886

What city is ZIP code 17886 in?

ZIP code 17886 is primarily assigned to West Milton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17886 in?

ZIP code 17886 falls within Union County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17886 have an older population?

66% of residents in ZIP code 17886 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 17886 have a large retiree population?

84% of households in ZIP code 17886 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17886?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17886 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 17886 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 17886 in?

ZIP code 17886 observes the EST timezone.