17701 ZIP Code — Williamsport, PA

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17701 is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County. It covers approximately 98.03 square miles and serves a population of 43,309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17701

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 $164,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $52,860. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 17701 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

43,309

population

98.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williamsport	Acceptable
Williamsport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17705 Williamsport (3 mi) 17728 Cogan Station (4.2 mi) 17744 Linden (6.9 mi) 17702 Williamsport (7.1 mi) 17754 Montoursville (8.4 mi) 17752 Montgomery (9 mi) 17810 Allenwood (10.7 mi) 17771 Trout Run (11.3 mi) 17740 Jersey Shore (13.4 mi) 17756 Muncy (15.3 mi) 17777 Watsontown (15.5 mi) 17737 Hughesville (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	43,309
Population density	442 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	98.03 sq mi
Water area	1.61 sq mi
Latitude	41.2796
Longitude	-77.0299
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

43,309

Population

442

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$52,860

Median household income

$30,304

Per capita income

$164,500

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

55.3%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

12,731

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,161

Under 5

1,214

1,359

5–9

1,421

949

10–14

991

1,938

15–19

2,026

1,784

20–24

1,865

2,994

25–34

3,128

2,168

35–44

2,266

2,186

45–54

2,284

1,403

55–59

1,466

1,209

60–64

1,263

2,310

65–74

2,413

1,028

75–84

1,075

689

85+

719

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,451	19.5%
18 and over	34,858	80.5%
65 and over	8,234	19.0%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Black or African American 10.1%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	35,824	81.1%
Black or African American	4,453	10.1%
Two or more races	2,259	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	867	2%
Asian	394	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	226	0.5%
Other race	153	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	45.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	17.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$52,860

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,500
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	55.3%
Renter occupied	44.7%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	54.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.1%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	15.6%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.5%
Electricity	26.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	11.8%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,365	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,950	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4,013	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	5,415	30.5%
Households with children under 18	4,365	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,873	33.1%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	39.0%
Married	37.8%	36.1%
Separated	2.8%	3.8%
Widowed	3.6%	9.7%
Divorced	9.2%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	502	4.4%
Kindergarten	616	5.4%
Elementary school	3,474	30.3%
High school	1,728	15.1%
College / grad school	5,153	44.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,845	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,934	94.5%
Spanish	363	0.9%
Other Indo-European	85	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	247	0.6%
Other languages	31	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	42,315	97.7%
Born in same state	41,894	96.7%
Born in different state	34,547	79.8%
Foreign born	421	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	994	2.3%
Not a US citizen	488	49.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,217	14.4%
French	3,603	8.3%
Arab	2,009	4.6%
English	482	1.1%
German	158	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	113	0.3%
Polish	97	0.2%
Norwegian	93	0.2%
Dutch	66	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17701

What city is ZIP code 17701 in?

ZIP code 17701 is primarily assigned to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17701 in?

ZIP code 17701 falls within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17701?

19% of residents in ZIP code 17701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17701 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 17701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17701?

The median home value in ZIP code 17701 is $164,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 17701?

ZIP code 17701 has an estimated population of 43,309 residents, with a density of 442 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17701 in?

ZIP code 17701 observes the EST timezone.