17870 ZIP Code
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17870 |
| City/Town: | Selinsgrove |
| County: | Snyder |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,347 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,476 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,202 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,657 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,700 |
| Land Area: | 45.8 sq miles
118.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8080, -76.8878 |
Population Information (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,347 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,052 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,295 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 645 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 511 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 650 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,532 | 10.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,709 | 11.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,617 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,407 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,435 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 836 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,022 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,620 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 907 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 456 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $890 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,657 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,069 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 588 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,694 | 72.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,375 | 27.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,300 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 414 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 649 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,389 | 36.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,080 | 11.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 876 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,706 | 18.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,186 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,476 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,999 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,908 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,202 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,161 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,041 | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 111 | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,190 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,987 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 803 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 251 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,314 | 92.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 301 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 117 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 75 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 109 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 428 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 321 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 499 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 326 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17870 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 80 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 144 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 545 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 480 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 522 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,074 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 589 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 788 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 425 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 422 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17870 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,969 | 70.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 674 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 817 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 359 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17870 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 76 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 408 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,123 | 15.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 58 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 859 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 232 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 307 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 340 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,571 | 36.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 567 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 213 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 234 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 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 (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,084 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,455 | 72.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,936 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 882 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17870 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,639 | 71.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,125 | 41.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,709 | 33.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 349 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 139 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 430 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17870 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,708 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 491 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 310 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 209 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 33 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 83 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 203 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 620 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17870 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 328 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 675 | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 638 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 632 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 730 | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 599 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 646 | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 473 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 936 | 16.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17870 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 164 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 323 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,256 | 22.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,413 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,156 | 20.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 345 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17870 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,162 | 22.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 277 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,311 | 45.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,008 | 19.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 154 | 3.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 88 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17870 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 286 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,608 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,029 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,146 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17870 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 415 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 210 | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 413 | 11.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 542 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,134 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 844 | 22.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 97 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,499 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $582 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $890 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.70 | 2.38 |
Households (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,069 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,456 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 744 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 773 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,300 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,179 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,123 | 41.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17870 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,974 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,560 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,601 | 43.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 153 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 563 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,611 | 43.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17870 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,213 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 240 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 78 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 941 | 22.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 469 | 11.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,485 | 59.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,114 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 682 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,966 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,136 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 153 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 989 | 46.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 994 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17870 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,650 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,615 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,064 | 40.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,545 | 59.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 596 | 22.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,147 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 200 | 102.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 200 | 102.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 200 | 102.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 61 | 31.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 42 | 21.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17870 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,702 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,841 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 861 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 269 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 417 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 89 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17870 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,069 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,488 | 88.5% | 89.4% |
Selinsgrove, PA17870