Zip code 17701: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 17701?

17701 is assigned to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 17701 in?

17701 is mostly in Lycoming County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 17701?

About 43,104 people live in 17701, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 17701?

The median household income in 17701 is $53,237.

Q: What zip codes are near 17701?

The closest zip codes to 17701 are 17754, 17705, 17762, 18619, 17737.

Residential delivery areaLycoming CountyEastern Time

Population

43,104

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$184K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$899/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

440 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 17701

17701 is a small-town zip code in Williamsport, Pennsylvania (Lycoming County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 43,104 people live here, or 440 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,237 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $183,900, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $899 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.9 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and management.

How 17701 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate19.2%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%233rd of 1,699 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.471
76th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474228th of 1,697 in PA
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%397th of 1,704 in PA
Housing vacancy10.8%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%738th of 1,699 in PA
Population43,104
72nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,63941st of 1,707 in PA
Healthcare workers11.1%
72nd
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%772nd of 1,704 in PA
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%722nd of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older19.3%
69th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,037th of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters52.2%
56th
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%427th of 1,596 in PA
Government workers13.8%
51st
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%545th of 1,704 in PA
Median age38.6
47th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,344th of 1,707 in PA
Tech workers2.7%
47th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%536th of 1,704 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher27.3%
39th
U.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%602nd of 1,706 in PA
Work from home10.5%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%813th of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access90.1%
35th
U.S. 91% · PA 89.7%655th of 1,698 in PA
Population density440/sq mi
31st
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi716th of 1,707 in PA
Diversity index35.6
30th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6338th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%809th of 1,705 in PA
Per capita income$32,677
26th
U.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,149th of 1,707 in PA
Residents under 1819.1%
25th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%930th of 1,707 in PA
Homeownership rate54.6%
24th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,555th of 1,698 in PA
Median earnings per worker$39,109
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,387th of 1,693 in PA
Median home value$183,900
18th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500914th of 1,628 in PA
Median gross rent$899
13th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209850th of 1,366 in PA
Median household income$53,237
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,417th of 1,617 in PA
Foreign-born residents2%
12th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%734th of 1,707 in PA
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,194th of 1,704 in PA
Average commute16.9 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,539th of 1,596 in PA

Measure	17701	Lycoming	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Poverty rateWeakness	19.2%	12.8%	11.7%	12.5%	83rd	233rd of 1,699
Income inequality (Gini)	0.471	0.444	0.474	0.483	76th	228th of 1,697
Unemployment rate	6.6%	5.1%	5.3%	5.2%	75th	397th of 1,704
Housing vacancy	10.8%	11.1%	9.2%	10.1%	74th	738th of 1,699
Population	43,104	113,489	13,018,639	334,922,499	72nd	41st of 1,707
Healthcare workers	11.1%	12.1%	11.5%	9.7%	72nd	772nd of 1,704
Veterans	7.3%	8.1%	6.1%	6.2%	70th	722nd of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	19.3%	20.6%	19.5%	17.2%	69th	1,037th of 1,707
Rent-burdened renters	52.2%	47.2%	48.2%	51.1%	56th	427th of 1,596
Government workers	13.8%	12.3%	11.5%	14.5%	51st	545th of 1,704
Median age	38.6	41.4	40.9	38.9	47th	1,344th of 1,707
Tech workers	2.7%	1.8%	3.6%	3.8%	47th	536th of 1,704
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.3%	24.8%	35.2%	35.7%	39th	602nd of 1,706
Work from home	10.5%	8.7%	15.6%	15.1%	37th	813th of 1,704
Broadband access	90.1%	87.9%	89.7%	91%	35th	655th of 1,698
Population density	440/sq mi	92/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	31st	716th of 1,707
Diversity index	35.6	22	44.6	61.4	30th	338th of 1,707
Uninsured rate	4.7%	5.2%	5.6%	8.4%	29th	809th of 1,705
Per capita income	$32,677	$35,479	$44,355	$44,673	26th	1,149th of 1,707
Residents under 18	19.1%	20.5%	20.4%	22%	25th	930th of 1,707
Homeownership rate	54.6%	69.1%	69.3%	65.2%	24th	1,555th of 1,698
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,109	$43,572	$50,599	$49,666	19th	1,387th of 1,693
Median home value	$183,900	$202,200	$254,500	$332,700	18th	914th of 1,628
Median gross rent	$899	$913	$1,209	$1,413	13th	850th of 1,366
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,237	$63,917	$77,971	$80,734	12th	1,417th of 1,617
Foreign-born residents	2%	1.6%	7.7%	14.1%	12th	734th of 1,707
Self-employed workers	6%	7.3%	8.2%	10%	10th	1,194th of 1,704
Average commuteStrength	16.9 min	21.1 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	3rd	1,539th of 1,596

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

14%

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.6

Under 18

19.1%

65 and over

19.3%

Race and ethnicity

White79%
Black9%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

35.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 18,548
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 53.1%
Married couples: 35.2%
Living alone: 37.8%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

17701

$53,237

Lycoming Co.

$63,917

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,677

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.471

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

17701

$183,900

Lycoming Co.

$202,200

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

17701

$899

Lycoming Co.

$913

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 20,800
Owner-occupied: 54.6%
Vacant: 10.8%
Median year built: 1954
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.4%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.7%

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

42%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

16.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

11%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Sales

Food service

Education

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

12%

Education

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Admin, support and management

Construction

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,109

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	17701	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,287	$74,888
Service	$20,295	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,938	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,850	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,905	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

16%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
Households with broadband: 90.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.2%
No internet access: 7%
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Williamsport
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lycoming County
Center point: 41.3450° N, 76.8572° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 1.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

17701 spans 2 counties

Lycoming County90% of land
Sullivan County10% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Williamsport9% of zip
Garden View (unincorporated)1% of zip
Kenmar (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 17701

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
17754	Montoursville, PA	2.8 mi	12,061	$72,633	$249,300
17705	Williamsport, PA · PO box	8.7 mi	—	—	—
17762	Picture Rocks, PA	9.2 mi	557	$95,625	$184,700
18619	Hillsgrove, PA	9.6 mi	162	$66,250	$203,100
17737	Hughesville, PA	9.9 mi	5,970	$70,131	$203,800
17703	Williamsport, PA · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
17771	Trout Run, PA	11 mi	2,929	$71,016	$198,000
17763	Ralston, PA	11 mi	241	$57,083	$114,100
17728	Cogan Station, PA	12 mi	4,675	$77,165	$235,500
17752	Montgomery, PA	12 mi	4,975	$71,118	$186,700
17756	Muncy, PA	12 mi	12,856	$77,043	$222,700
17731	Eagles Mere, PA	16 mi	188	$98,750	$313,900

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Questions about 17701

What city is zip code 17701?

17701 is assigned to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 17701 in?

17701 is mostly in Lycoming County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 17701?

About 43,104 people live in 17701, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 17701 in?

17701 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 17701?

The median household income in 17701 is $53,237.

What zip codes are near 17701?

The closest zip codes to 17701 are 17754, 17705, 17762, 18619, 17737.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17701, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.