Zip code 17756: Muncy, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 17756?

17756 is assigned to Muncy, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 17756 in?

17756 is mostly in Lycoming County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 17756?

About 12,856 people live in 17756, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 17756?

The median household income in 17756 is $77,043.

Q: What zip codes are near 17756?

The closest zip codes to 17756 are 17772, 17762, 17737, 17742, 17777.

Residential delivery areaLycoming CountyEastern Time

Population

12,856

Median household income

$77K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$223K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$911/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

108 sq mi

119 people/sq mi

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

About 17756

17756 is a small-town zip code in Muncy, Pennsylvania (Lycoming County), covering 108 sq mi of land. About 12,856 people live here, or 119 per square mile. The median resident is 39.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $77,043 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $222,700, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $911 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 17756 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers11.6%
78th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%676th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate78.9%
76th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%903rd of 1,698 in PA
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%856th of 1,707 in PA
Self-employed workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%568th of 1,704 in PA
Median age39.1
50th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,310th of 1,707 in PA
Unemployment rate4.8%
49th
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%682nd of 1,704 in PA
Residents 65 and older16.4%
49th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,330th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$77,043
46th
U.S. $80,734 · PA $77,971641st of 1,617 in PA
Poverty rate10.1%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%784th of 1,699 in PA
Residents under 1821.5%
44th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%614th of 1,707 in PA
Average commute23.4 min
32nd
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,174th of 1,596 in PA
Median earnings per worker$42,453
31st
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,145th of 1,693 in PA
Housing vacancy4.4%
27th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,253rd of 1,699 in PA
Per capita income$32,556
26th
U.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,161st of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$222,700
26th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500663rd of 1,628 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher21%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%929th of 1,706 in PA
Work from home8%
22nd
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,086th of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access87.8%
22nd
U.S. 91% · PA 89.7%888th of 1,698 in PA
Government workers10.4%
22nd
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%984th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.400
21st
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474970th of 1,697 in PA
Population12,856
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639335th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate3.6%
18th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,029th of 1,705 in PA
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%923rd of 1,704 in PA
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%604th of 1,707 in PA
Population density119/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi1,114th of 1,707 in PA
Median gross rent$911
14th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209829th of 1,366 in PA
Rent-burdened renters37.5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%996th of 1,596 in PA
Diversity index15.7
8th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6824th of 1,707 in PA

Measure	17756	Lycoming	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Healthcare workers	11.6%	12.1%	11.5%	9.7%	78th	676th of 1,704
Homeownership rate	78.9%	69.1%	69.3%	65.2%	76th	903rd of 1,698
Veterans	6.8%	8.1%	6.1%	6.2%	63rd	856th of 1,707
Self-employed workers	9.9%	7.3%	8.2%	10%	57th	568th of 1,704
Median age	39.1	41.4	40.9	38.9	50th	1,310th of 1,707
Unemployment rate	4.8%	5.1%	5.3%	5.2%	49th	682nd of 1,704
Residents 65 and older	16.4%	20.6%	19.5%	17.2%	49th	1,330th of 1,707
Median household income	$77,043	$63,917	$77,971	$80,734	46th	641st of 1,617
Poverty rate	10.1%	12.8%	11.7%	12.5%	45th	784th of 1,699
Residents under 18	21.5%	20.5%	20.4%	22%	44th	614th of 1,707
Average commute	23.4 min	21.1 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	32nd	1,174th of 1,596
Median earnings per worker	$42,453	$43,572	$50,599	$49,666	31st	1,145th of 1,693
Housing vacancy	4.4%	11.1%	9.2%	10.1%	27th	1,253rd of 1,699
Per capita income	$32,556	$35,479	$44,355	$44,673	26th	1,161st of 1,707
Median home value	$222,700	$202,200	$254,500	$332,700	26th	663rd of 1,628
Bachelor's degree or higher	21%	24.8%	35.2%	35.7%	23rd	929th of 1,706
Work from home	8%	8.7%	15.6%	15.1%	22nd	1,086th of 1,704
Broadband access	87.8%	87.9%	89.7%	91%	22nd	888th of 1,698
Government workers	10.4%	12.3%	11.5%	14.5%	22nd	984th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.400	0.444	0.474	0.483	21st	970th of 1,697
Population	12,856	113,489	13,018,639	334,922,499	20th	335th of 1,707
Uninsured rateStrength	3.6%	5.2%	5.6%	8.4%	18th	1,029th of 1,705
Tech workers	1.3%	1.8%	3.6%	3.8%	18th	923rd of 1,704
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	1.6%	7.7%	14.1%	17th	604th of 1,707
Population density	119/sq mi	92/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	1,114th of 1,707
Median gross rent	$911	$913	$1,209	$1,413	14th	829th of 1,366
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.5%	47.2%	48.2%	51.1%	12th	996th of 1,596
Diversity index	15.7	22	44.6	61.4	8th	824th of 1,707

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

16%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.1

Under 18

21.5%

65 and over

16.4%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black2%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

15.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 4,482
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 69.4%
Married couples: 56.4%
Living alone: 24.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

17756

$77,043

Lycoming Co.

$63,917

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,556

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.400

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

17756

$222,700

Lycoming Co.

$202,200

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

17756

$911

Lycoming Co.

$913

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,688
Owner-occupied: 78.9%
Vacant: 4.4%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.6%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.5%

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

30%

20–29

28%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Management

Sales

Food service

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$42,453

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	17756	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,722	$74,888
Service	$26,086	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,260	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,427	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,933	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

41%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Households with broadband: 87.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.4%
No internet access: 4.5%
Without health insurance: 3.6%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Muncy
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lycoming County
Center point: 41.2048° N, 76.7299° W
Land area: 108 sq mi
Water area: 1.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

17756 spans 4 counties

Lycoming County82% of land
Northumberland County14% of land
Montour County3% of land
Columbia County2% of land

Zip codes near 17756

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
17772	Turbotville, PA	5.6 mi	2,693	$81,146	$241,900
17762	Picture Rocks, PA	5.7 mi	557	$95,625	$184,700
17737	Hughesville, PA	6.1 mi	5,970	$70,131	$203,800
17742	Lairdsville, PA	8.2 mi	21	$71,250	$160,000
17777	Watsontown, PA	8.3 mi	7,030	$67,188	$216,800
17752	Montgomery, PA	10 mi	4,975	$71,118	$186,700
17774	Unityville, PA	10 mi	962	$70,556	$236,100
17749	Mc Ewensville, PA	10 mi	234	$74,500	$196,900
17730	Dewart, PA	10 mi	11	—	—
17884	Washingtonville, PA	11 mi	263	$55,909	$170,000
17754	Montoursville, PA	11 mi	12,061	$72,633	$249,300
17701	Williamsport, PA	12 mi	43,104	$53,237	$183,900

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Questions about 17756

What city is zip code 17756?

17756 is assigned to Muncy, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 17756 in?

17756 is mostly in Lycoming County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

What is the population of 17756?

About 12,856 people live in 17756, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 17756 in?

17756 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 17756?

The median household income in 17756 is $77,043.

What zip codes are near 17756?

The closest zip codes to 17756 are 17772, 17762, 17737, 17742, 17777.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17756, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.