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Population and households in ZIP 17872
Household size in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 17872 are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.27 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 17872 is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 17872: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 17872 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 17872
Renters in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 17872 is about as common as it is nationally: 34.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Pennsylvania overall (30.7%). Just over six in ten owners (61.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.6% of the housing in ZIP 17872, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 17872 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1944, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $448 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $617 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $832 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$384 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 17872 runs $832 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $384 a month from 2006–10, an 86% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only 56 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 17872
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 17872: 12.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 17872 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 17872
| Period | ZIP 17872 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 17872 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 11.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 17872 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 17872 | 2.31 | 42.9 | 15.7% | 34.3% | 25.6% | 1944 | $832 | 12.9% | 82.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 17866 | 2.22 | 44.8 | 6.7% | 20.0% | 13.9% | 1946 | $783 | 8.8% | 85.1% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 17834 | 2.07 | 54.7 | 10.9% | 19.4% | 11.1% | 1952 | $778 | 16.5% | 90.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 17860 | 2.47 | 50.5 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 1977 | $1,113 | 24.7% | 92.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 17824 | 2.49 | 45.8 | 3.5% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1978 | $1,443 | 43.0% | 96.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 17832 | 2.11 | 47.1 | 21.3% | 23.7% | 24.0% | 1940 | $1,110 | 10.3% | 91.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 17836 | 2.92 | 40.4 | 2.6% | 15.1% | 9.9% | 1957 | $978 | 17.1% | 88.4% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 17881 | 2.35 | 44.2 | 12.2% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 1944 | $704 | 11.7% | 91.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 17964 | 2.96 | 36.6 | 3.8% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 1970 | $822 | 15.7% | 81.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 17840 | 2.43 | 55.4 | 3.3% | 13.1% | 17.7% | 1980 | $960 | 24.0% | 90.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 17851 | 2.39 | 43.3 | 14.7% | 20.5% | 24.8% | 1940 | $810 | 17.5% | 91.2% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 17872. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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