17814 ZIP Code
Benton, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17814 |
| City/Town: | Benton |
| County: | Columbia |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 4,804 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,094 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,938 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,626 |
| Median Home Value: | $207,600 |
| Land Area: | 127.9 sq miles
331.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2589, -76.3712 |
Population Information (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,804 | -- |
| Male: | 2,375 | 49.4% |
| Female: | 2,429 | 50.6% |
| Median Age: | 47.4 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 197 | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 170 | 3.5% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 238 | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 383 | 8.0% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 261 | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 590 | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 453 | 9.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 669 | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 375 | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 356 | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 808 | 16.8% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 241 | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over: | 63 | 1.3% |
Housing Information (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $207,600 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- |
| Median rent: | $881 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 2,626 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,888 | 71.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 738 | 28.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,584 | 83.9% |
| Renter-occupied: | 304 | 16.1% |
Educational Attainment (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,555 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 47 | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 296 | 8.3% |
| High school graduate: | 1,891 | 53.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 459 | 12.9% |
| Associate degree: | 293 | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 368 | 10.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 201 | 5.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.4% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.0% |
Income Information (17814 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,094 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,417 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,783 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,938 / yr. |
Employment (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,330 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,187 | 93.9% |
| Unemployed: | 141 | 6.1% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,821 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,785 | 81.6% |
| Government workers: | 248 | 11.3% |
| Self-employed: | 148 | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.3% |
Race & Ethnicity (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,407 | 91.7% |
| Black or African American: | 129 | 2.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 21 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 89 | 1.9% |
| Some other race: | 69 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races: | 89 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 110 | 2.3% |
| Mexican: | 122 | 2.5% |
| Puerto Rican: | 76 | 1.6% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.5% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.3% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.2% |
Income Distribution (17814 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 94 | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 100 | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 136 | 7.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 164 | 8.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 281 | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 356 | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 223 | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 273 | 14.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 164 | 8.7% |
| $200,000 or more: | 97 | 5.1% |
Commute to Work (17814 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,633 | 74.7% |
| Carpooled: | 152 | 7.0% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 45 | 2.1% |
| Other means: | 81 | 3.7% |
| Worked from home: | 258 | 11.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.3 min | -- |
Industry (17814 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 132 | 6.0% |
| Construction: | 227 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing: | 261 | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 60 | 2.7% |
| Retail trade: | 199 | 9.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 148 | 6.8% |
| Information: | 46 | 2.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 84 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 130 | 5.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 527 | 24.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 130 | 5.9% |
| Other services: | 152 | 7.0% |
| Public administration: | 91 | 4.2% |
Poverty Status (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,640 | 96.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,502 | 72.9% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,009 | 41.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 162 | 3.4% |
Benefits & Assistance (17814 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,270 | 67.3% |
| Social Security income: | 877 | 46.5% |
| Retirement income: | 527 | 27.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 99 | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 3.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 196 | 10.4% |
Housing Types (17814 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,175 | 82.8% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 65 | 2.5% |
| 2 units: | 26 | 1.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 13 | 0.5% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 13 | 0.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 8 | 0.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 326 | 12.4% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17814 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 149 | 5.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 231 | 8.8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 339 | 12.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 342 | 13.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 468 | 17.8% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 140 | 5.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 215 | 8.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 71 | 2.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 671 | 25.6% |
Bedrooms (17814 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom: | 183 | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 774 | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,141 | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 332 | 12.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 161 | 6.1% |
Heating Fuel (17814 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 19 | 1.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 361 | 19.1% |
| Electricity: | 354 | 18.8% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 694 | 36.8% |
| Coal or coke: | 118 | 6.3% |
| Wood: | 325 | 17.2% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.7% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17814 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 75 | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 522 | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 567 | 30.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 724 | 38.3% |
Home Value Distribution (17814 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 109 | 6.9% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 145 | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 230 | 14.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 262 | 16.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 469 | 29.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 297 | 18.8% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 4.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.5% |
Housing Costs (17814 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,393 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $881 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 |
Households (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,888 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 963 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 289 | 15.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 364 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 418 | 22.1% |
| Householder living alone: | 470 | 24.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 771 | 40.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- |
Marital Status (17814 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,118 | -- |
| Never married: | 671 | 31.7% |
| Now married: | 1,073 | 50.7% |
| Separated: | 67 | 3.2% |
| Widowed: | 262 | 12.4% |
| Divorced: | 497 | 23.5% |
School Enrollment (17814 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 980 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 69 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 22 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 348 | 35.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 275 | 28.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 266 | 27.1% |
Veterans & Disability (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,017 | -- |
| Veterans: | 267 | 6.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 4,802 | -- |
| With a disability: | 750 | 15.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 7 | 0.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 294 | 39.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 449 | 59.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17814 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,352 | 90.6% |
| Different house: | 427 | 8.9% |
| Same county: | 118 | 27.6% |
| Different county: | 309 | 72.4% |
| Different state: | 90 | 21.1% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17814 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,607 | 95.9% |
| Foreign born: | 24 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 197 | 820.8% |
| Not a citizen: | 197 | 820.8% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 197 | 820.8% |
| Asia: | 25 | 104.2% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 143 | 595.8% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 8.3% |
Language Spoken at Home (17814 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,607 | -- |
| English only: | 4,383 | 95.1% |
| Language other than English: | 224 | 4.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 93 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 41 | 0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 88 | 1.9% |
Computers & Internet (17814 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,888 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,724 | 91.3% |
Benton, PA17814