17702 ZIP Code — Williamsport, PA
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17702 is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County. It covers approximately 61.22 square miles and serves a population of 10,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.
About ZIP code 17702
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 $180,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $64,096. 40% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,653
population
61.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17702 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17702
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Williamsport | Acceptable |
| Williamsport | Acceptable |
| Williamsport | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
17810 Allenwood (4.2 mi)
17705 Williamsport (5.3 mi)
17744 Linden (7 mi)
17701 Williamsport (7.1 mi)
17752 Montgomery (7.5 mi)
17728 Cogan Station (10.7 mi)
17740 Jersey Shore (11.3 mi)
17777 Watsontown (13 mi)
17754 Montoursville (13.7 mi)
17837 Lewisburg (13.8 mi)
17886 West Milton (14.7 mi)
17886 West Milton (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,653 |
| Population density | 174 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 61.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1801 |
| Longitude | -77.0632 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 570/272 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.1% | 45.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 34.1% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 17.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
10,653
Population
174
People per sq mi
43.3
Median age
$64,096
Median household income
$33,479
Per capita income
$180,600
Median home value
$966
Median monthly rent
72.1%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
3,451
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
268
Under 5
259
280
5–9
270
271
10–14
261
318
15–19
307
369
20–24
356
646
25–34
624
695
35–44
671
665
45–54
643
362
55–59
350
464
60–64
449
561
65–74
542
405
75–84
392
114
85+
111
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,146 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,507 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,125 | 19.9% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,861 | 91.4% |
| Asian | 256 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 228 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.1% | 45.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 34.1% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 17.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $64,096 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
30.6%
$200k–$300k
25.4%
$300k–$500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,600 |
| Median rent / month | $966 |
| Owner occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter occupied | 27.9% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 79.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.1% |
| Electricity | 24.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Fuel oil | 21.7% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,194 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 344 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 958 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 876 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 972 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,501 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 25.5% |
| Married | 48.6% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 78 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 136 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 749 | 38.0% |
| High school | 605 | 30.7% |
| College / grad school | 403 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.7%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Retail trade
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
6.9%
Professional & management
5.9%
Public administration
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
8.6%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 770 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,126 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 18 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,251 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 10,220 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 8,944 | 84.0% |
| Foreign born | 31 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 402 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 71 | 17.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,556 | 14.6% |
| French | 780 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 635 | 6% |
| English | 151 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 25 | 0.2% |
| German | 24 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17702
What city is ZIP code 17702 in?
ZIP code 17702 is primarily assigned to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17702 in?
ZIP code 17702 falls within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17702 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 17702 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 17702 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 17702 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17702?
The median home value in ZIP code 17702 is $180,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 17702?
ZIP code 17702 has an estimated population of 10,653 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 17702 in?
ZIP code 17702 observes the EST timezone.