17740 ZIP Code
Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17740 |
| City/Town: | Jersey Shore |
| County: | Lycoming |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,925 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,141 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,171 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,276 |
| Median Home Value: | $170,700 |
| Land Area: | 136.1 sq miles
352.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2356, -77.2568 |
Population Information (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,925 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,180 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,745 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 700 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 715 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 990 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 698 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 571 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,015 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,532 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,658 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 890 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 798 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,372 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 686 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 300 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $170,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $829 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,276 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,544 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 732 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,812 | 83.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 732 | 16.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,251 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 177 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 573 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,751 | 45.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,172 | 14.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 981 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,110 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 487 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,141 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,272 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,572 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,171 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,616 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,382 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 232 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,801 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,416 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 675 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 257 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,602 | 97.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 38 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 13 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 225 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 75 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 95 | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17740 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 131 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 134 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 351 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 445 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 479 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 937 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 812 | 17.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 872 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 206 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 177 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17740 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,417 | 82.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 591 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 73 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 26 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 218 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17740 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 122 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 420 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 962 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 102 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 546 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 282 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 363 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 377 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,388 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 363 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 182 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 251 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 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 (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,306 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,353 | 78.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,909 | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 496 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17740 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,243 | 71.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,736 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,289 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 234 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 98 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 564 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17740 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,222 | 80.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 76 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 218 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 102 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 71 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 21 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 452 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17740 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 208 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 475 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 506 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 452 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 862 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 314 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 380 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 238 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,838 | 34.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17740 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 115 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 363 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,176 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,453 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 880 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 289 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17740 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 718 | 15.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 308 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,068 | 23.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,647 | 36.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 224 | 4.9% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 474 | 10.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 72 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17740 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 320 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,168 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,610 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,446 | 31.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17740 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 193 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 380 | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 726 | 19.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,037 | 27.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 939 | 24.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 470 | 12.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 50 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,373 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $549 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $829 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,544 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,620 | 57.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,052 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 839 | 18.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 717 | 15.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,493 | 32.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,546 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17740 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,899 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,089 | 22.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,783 | 56.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 100 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 801 | 16.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 809 | 16.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17740 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,512 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 188 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 120 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,144 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 619 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 441 | 17.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,045 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 843 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,802 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,525 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 131 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 644 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 750 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17740 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,035 | 92.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 813 | 6.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 300 | 36.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 512 | 63.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 398 | 49.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,800 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 80 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 125 | 156.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 125 | 156.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 125 | 156.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 35 | 43.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 36.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 33 | 41.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 23.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17740 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,225 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,971 | 97.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 254 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 39 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 189 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17740 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,544 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,014 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
Jersey Shore, PA17740