17844 ZIP Code
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17844 |
| City/Town: | Mifflinburg |
| County: | Union |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,227 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,063 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,443 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,425 |
| Median Home Value: | $205,700 |
| Land Area: | 106.6 sq miles
276.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9598, -77.0852 |
Population Information (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,227 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,065 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,162 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 779 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 793 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 666 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 580 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 762 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,401 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 807 | 7.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,197 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 624 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 792 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,056 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 485 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 285 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $205,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $939 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,425 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,901 | 88.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 524 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,720 | 69.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,181 | 30.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,647 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 396 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 662 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,714 | 40.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 837 | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 687 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 849 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 502 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17844 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,063 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,824 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,389 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,443 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,901 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,711 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 190 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,975 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,839 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 488 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 335 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 49 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,819 | 96.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 20 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 218 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 168 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 277 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 290 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 39 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 117 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 134 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17844 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 85 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 104 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 341 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 372 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 544 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 772 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 537 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 646 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 313 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 187 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17844 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,397 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 626 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 111 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 160 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 283 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17844 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 358 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 698 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 127 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 559 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 261 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 221 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 310 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,471 | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 280 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 254 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 107 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.2% | 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 (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,515 | 83.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,670 | 65.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,208 | 31.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,712 | 16.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17844 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,085 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,345 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,098 | 28.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 137 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 114 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 371 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17844 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,191 | 72.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 222 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 165 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 87 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 90 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 48 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 490 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17844 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 195 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 488 | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 838 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 506 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 626 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 221 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 455 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 190 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 900 | 20.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17844 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 106 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 247 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,078 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,977 | 44.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 779 | 17.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 238 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17844 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 70 | 1.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 260 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,558 | 39.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,420 | 36.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 118 | 3.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 423 | 10.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17844 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 298 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,269 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,433 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 901 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17844 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 257 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 176 | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 455 | 16.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 414 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 796 | 29.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 445 | 16.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 104 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 73 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17844 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,402 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $939 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,901 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,270 | 58.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 877 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 570 | 14.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 857 | 22.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,270 | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,333 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17844 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,826 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,048 | 27.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,319 | 60.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 95 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 327 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 754 | 19.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17844 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,107 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 94 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 210 | 10.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,092 | 51.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 420 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 291 | 13.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,567 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 570 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,227 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 963 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 80 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 351 | 36.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 532 | 55.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17844 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,261 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 815 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 397 | 48.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 418 | 51.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 68 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17844 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,173 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 14 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 54 | 385.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 54 | 385.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 54 | 385.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 178.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 28.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17844 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,448 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,259 | 87.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,189 | 12.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 33 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,156 | 12.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17844 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,901 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,217 | 82.5% | 89.4% |
Mifflinburg, PA17844