Zip code 17884: Washingtonville, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 17884
17884 is an urban zip code in Washingtonville, Pennsylvania (Montour County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 263 people live here, or 4,242 per square mile. The median resident is 37.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $55,909 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $170,000, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 34% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $889 a month.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.7 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; food service; and construction and repair.
How 17884 compares
Only about 263 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Poverty rate40.7%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%29th of 1,699 in PA
- Broadband access96.7%90thStrengthU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%168th of 1,698 in PA
- Housing vacancy12.9%82ndU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%611th of 1,699 in PA
- Residents under 1825.9%81stU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%233rd of 1,707 in PA
- Population density4,242/sq mi77thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi145th of 1,707 in PA
- Average commute28.7 min67thU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min563rd of 1,596 in PA
- 59thU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474431st of 1,697 in PA
- Median age37.337thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,419th of 1,707 in PA
- Work from home9.9%34thU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%873rd of 1,704 in PA
- 22ndU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%821st of 1,596 in PA
- Median household income$55,90915thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,353rd of 1,617 in PA
- Median home value$170,00014thU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,008th of 1,628 in PA
- 13thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209868th of 1,366 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$36,91713thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,482nd of 1,693 in PA
- Per capita income$26,56811thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,522nd of 1,707 in PA
- 11thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,252nd of 1,706 in PA
- Homeownership rate34.4%6thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,661st of 1,698 in PA
- Uninsured rate1.9%5thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,396th of 1,705 in PA
- 3rdU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,637th of 1,707 in PA
- Population2631stU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,511th of 1,707 in PA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,625th of 1,704 in PA
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,672nd of 1,707 in PA
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,682nd of 1,707 in PA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,581st of 1,707 in PA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,554th of 1,704 in PA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,540th of 1,704 in PA
- 1stU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,498th of 1,704 in PA
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,511th of 1,704 in PA
| Measure | 17884 | Montour | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 40.7% | 8.8% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 29th of 1,699 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.7% | 89% | 89.7% | 91% | 168th of 1,698 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.9% | 3.5% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 611th of 1,699 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.9% | 20.1% | 20.4% | 22% | 233rd of 1,707 | |
| Population density | 4,242/sq mi | 139/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 145th of 1,707 | |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 19.4 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 563rd of 1,596 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.445 | 0.489 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 431st of 1,697 | |
| Median age | 37.3 | 42.9 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 1,419th of 1,707 | |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 12.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 873rd of 1,704 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 42.5% | 38.2% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 821st of 1,596 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $55,909 | $76,976 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 1,353rd of 1,617 | |
| Median home value | $170,000 | $248,100 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 1,008th of 1,628 | |
| Median gross rent | $889 | $1,142 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 868th of 1,366 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,917 | $52,644 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 1,482nd of 1,693 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,568 | $46,827 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 1,522nd of 1,707 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15.6% | 38.7% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 1,252nd of 1,706 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 34.4% | 68.5% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,661st of 1,698 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1,396th of 1,705 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 8% | 21.8% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 1,637th of 1,707 | |
| Population | 263 | 18,103 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 1,511th of 1,707 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 1,625th of 1,704 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 20.5 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 1,672nd of 1,707 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 1,682nd of 1,707 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 5.6% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 1,581st of 1,707 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 1,554th of 1,704 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.6% | 27.2% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 1,540th of 1,704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 2.7% | 8.3% | 8.2% | 10% | 1,498th of 1,704 | |
| Government workers | 5.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,511th of 1,704 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 122
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 68.9%
- Married couples
- 36.9%
- Living alone
- 20.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 12.9%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 4.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 42.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.7%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 17884 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,781 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,955 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $79,583 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $31,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $87,679 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.8%
- Households with broadband
- 96.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.8%
- No internet access
- 3.3%
- Without health insurance
- 1.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Washingtonville
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Montour County
- Center point
- 41.0520° N, 76.6750° W
- Land area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Washingtonville88% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 17884
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17821 | Danville, PA | 4.6 mi | $76,971 |
| 17772 | Turbotville, PA | 5.4 mi | $81,146 |
| 17822 | Danville, PA | 6.9 mi | — |
| 17868 | Riverside, PA | 7.1 mi | $76,250 |
| 17749 | Mc Ewensville, PA | 7.4 mi | $74,500 |
| 17865 | Potts Grove, PA | 7.5 mi | $37,083 |
| 17847 | Milton, PA | 7.7 mi | $58,775 |
| 17777 | Watsontown, PA | 8.5 mi | $67,188 |
| 17857 | Northumberland, PA | 9.7 mi | $67,298 |
| 17846 | Millville, PA | 10 mi | $66,591 |
| 17886 | West Milton, PA | 11 mi | $47,574 |
| 17756 | Muncy, PA | 11 mi | $77,043 |
Questions about 17884
What city is zip code 17884?
17884 is assigned to Washingtonville, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 17884 in?
17884 is in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 17884?
About 263 people live in 17884, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 17884 in?
17884 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 17884?
The median household income in 17884 is $55,909.
What zip codes are near 17884?
The closest zip codes to 17884 are 17821, 17772, 17822, 17868, 17749.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17884, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.