17044 ZIP Code
Lewistown, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17044 |
| City/Town: | Lewistown |
| County: | Mifflin |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,207 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,770 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,089 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,948 |
| Median Home Value: | $117,700 |
| Land Area: | 95.4 sq miles
247.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5821, -77.5903 |
Population Information (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,207 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,582 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,625 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,168 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,184 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,268 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 855 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,225 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,507 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,322 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,638 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,402 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,369 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,325 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,404 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 540 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $117,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $746 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,948 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,833 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,115 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,539 | 62.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,294 | 37.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,507 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 405 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,788 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,011 | 48.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,331 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,045 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,193 | 8.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 734 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17044 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,770 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,051 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,899 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,089 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,656 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,208 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 435 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,647 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,792 | 84.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 935 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 469 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,677 | 92.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 102 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 79 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 126 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 187 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,036 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 874 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 497 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 121 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 279 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17044 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 342 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 526 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,229 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 969 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,182 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,891 | 21.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,129 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,116 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 279 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 170 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17044 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,413 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,062 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 161 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 317 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17044 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 89 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 714 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,841 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 367 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,083 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 504 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 209 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 561 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,325 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 534 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 431 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 462 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,805 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,119 | 64.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,511 | 47.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 961 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17044 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,249 | 70.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,646 | 41.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,224 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 857 | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 394 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,861 | 21.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17044 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,123 | 61.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,112 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 648 | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 416 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 410 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 226 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 304 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 709 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17044 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 278 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 388 | 3.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 672 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 554 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,339 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 971 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,210 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,203 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,333 | 33.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17044 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 379 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,095 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,550 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,692 | 47.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,065 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 167 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17044 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,855 | 21.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 413 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,526 | 28.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,356 | 38.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 65 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 506 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 35 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17044 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 834 | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,417 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,077 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,505 | 17.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17044 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 552 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,717 | 31.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,209 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 833 | 15.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 831 | 15.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 307 | 5.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 77 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17044 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,148 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $545 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $746 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,833 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,828 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,174 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,581 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,388 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,330 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,057 | 34.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17044 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,021 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,352 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,935 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 426 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,219 | 15.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,254 | 28.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17044 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,726 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 218 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 191 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,088 | 56.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 714 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 515 | 13.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,973 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,330 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,335 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 136 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,784 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,415 | 42.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17044 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,633 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,358 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,681 | 71.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 631 | 26.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 103 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,963 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 213 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 244 | 114.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 244 | 114.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 244 | 114.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1 | 0.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 83 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17044 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,039 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,404 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 635 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 299 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 239 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17044 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,833 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,769 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
Lewistown, PA17044