17099 ZIP Code — Yeagertown, PA

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17099 is located in Yeagertown, Pennsylvania, within Mifflin County. It covers approximately 1.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 717.

About ZIP code 17099

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $62,602. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17099 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,220
population
1.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
17099 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 17099

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17099. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Yeagertown Acceptable
Yeagertown Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
17009 Burnham (0.5 mi) 17084 Reedsville (2.9 mi) 17044 Lewistown (4 mi) 17029 Granville (6.7 mi) 17063 Milroy (8.9 mi) 17004 Belleville (9.3 mi) 17841 Mc Clure (9.7 mi) 17058 Mifflin (9.7 mi) 17059 Mifflintown (9.9 mi) 17082 Port Royal (11.9 mi) 16827 Boalsburg (13.4 mi) 17076 Oakland Mills (13.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,220
Population density 847 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 1.44 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 40.6415
Longitude -77.5723
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 32.0% 46.5% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 57.9% 37.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 14.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,220
Population
847
People per sq mi
62.2
Median age
$62,602
Median household income
$34,482
Per capita income
$61,500
Median home value
$851
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
411
Housing units
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
Under 5
24
3
5–9
3
44
15–19
51
12
20–24
15
75
25–34
87
28
35–44
33
82
45–54
96
14
55–59
17
18
60–64
22
189
65–74
222
72
75–84
85
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18907.4%
18 and over1,13092.6%
65 and over57647.2%
Median age62.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White1,220100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.0% 46.5% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 57.9% 37.2% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 14.5% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 7.1%
Under $10k 1.3%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 4.8%
$25k–$35k 10.6%
$35k–$50k 8.0%
$50k–$75k 45.7%
$75k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 11.0%
$150k–$200k 10.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.3%
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k4.8%
$25k–$35k10.6%
$35k–$50k8.0%
$50k–$75k45.7%
$75k–$100k6.5%
$100k–$150k11.0%
$150k–$200k10.6%
Median income$62,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%
$50k–$100k 63.3%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$200k–$300k 6.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$61,500
Median rent / month$851
Owner occupied71.9%
Renter occupied28.1%
Vacant4.3%
Single-family detached61.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.0%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199927.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19795.5%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195919.8%
1940–19498.4%
1939 or earlier33.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom19.8%
2 bedrooms30.6%
3 bedrooms23.3%
4 bedrooms26.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle47.0%
2 vehicles42.6%
3 or more10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas31.2%
Electricity11.3%
Propane / LP gas2.4%
Fuel oil48.3%
Wood6.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family39172.7%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse5410.0%
Female householder, no spouse9317.3%
Households with children under 186411.9%
Households with seniors (65+)33662.5%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.3%29.4%
Married71.3%62.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.4%3.7%
Divorced0.0%4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 15.6%
HS graduate 60.9%
Some college, no degree 11.5%
Associate's degree 2.4%
Bachelor's degree 3.0%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.4%
Bachelor's or higher9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten64.6%
Elementary school00.0%
High school4030.5%
College / grad school8564.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%
Other services 19.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%
Retail trade 13.0%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Construction 9.9%
Professional & management 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.4%
Service15.7%
Sales & office35.2%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation25.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.9%
Government0.0%
Self-employed14.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.1%
Carpool2.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.1%
Work from home14.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.6

Poverty

All people 0.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security73.4%
Retirement income44.6%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP16.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.3%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis29.6%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.6%
Binge drinking19.1%
No physical activity26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.9%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health15.5%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist63.4%
Cholesterol screening88.6%
Teeth loss16.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans131.2%
Disability%
Any disability18.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years1.6%
65 and over37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.8%
Public insurance68.0%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,17696.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,220100.0%
Born in same state1,220100.0%
Born in different state1,07087.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian16113.2%
English15612.8%
Polish564.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab252%
Irish211.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.1%
Internet access72.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17099

What city is ZIP code 17099 in?

ZIP code 17099 is primarily assigned to Yeagertown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17099 in?

ZIP code 17099 falls within Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 17099 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 17099 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 17099 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 17099 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17099?

10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 17099?

The median home value in ZIP code 17099 is $61,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 17099 in?

ZIP code 17099 observes the EST timezone.

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