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17870 Zip Code (Selinsgrove, PA) Detailed Profile




Cities: Selinsgrove, PA (4.14%), Kratzerville, PA (2.07%), Hummels Wharf, PA (1.74%), Winfield, PA (0.37%), Kreamer, PA (0.06%), Shamokin Dam, PA (0.01%)
Counties: Snyder County, PA (97.43%), Union County, PA (2.57%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 14,328
Zip code population in 2010: 14,564
Zip code population in 2000: 15,345

Houses and condos: 5,717
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,405
% of renters here:

27%
State:

31%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 17870: 87.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 45.1 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 318 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 17870
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

1.1% ($2,533)
Pennsylvania:

1.3% ($3,094)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,962 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,065 (0.9%)

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Males: 7,039  (49.1%)
Females: 7,288  (50.9%)

For population 25 years and over in 17870:

  • High school or higher: 89.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 17870:

  • Never married: 40.8%
  • Now married: 41.6%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

Zip code 17870 compared to state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Races in zip code 17870 (2022)
    • 13,16091.9%White
    • 4983.5%Hispanic or Latino
    • 2942.1%Black
    • 1791.2%Two or more races
    • 1160.8%Asian
    • 740.5%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander
    • 20.01%American Indian
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Urban population: 10,116
Rural population: 4,211

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $238,445
17870:

$238,445
Pennsylvania:

$245,500



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in 17870 zip code as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 17870 is 1,709 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is much lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

38.7 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.3 people
Pennsylvania:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 17870, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $64,664 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$64,664
State:

$75,707

Salary/wage: $53,219 (reported on 78.6% of returns)
Here:

$53,219
State:

$62,806
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1142.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3362.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5949.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8717.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16156.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 68788.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,198 (reported on 34.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,198
Pennsylvania:

$1,633
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 23.2% for AGIs below $25k, 28.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 43.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 67.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 92.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1291.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $4,775 (reported on 23.3% of returns)
Here:

$4,775
State:

$7,382
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 36.3% for AGIs below $25k, 45.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 106.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 170.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 374.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3845.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$11,704 (reported on 18.5% of returns)
Here:

+$11,704
State:

+$23,522
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.4% for AGIs below $25k, 35.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 93.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 236.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 593.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 11998.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$15,378 (reported on 12.2% of returns)
Here:

+$15,378
State:

+$16,274
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 84.4% for AGIs below $25k, 116.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 237.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 127.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 641.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5775.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $15,641 (reported on 12.5% of returns)
17870:

$15,641
Pennsylvania:

$18,583
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 96.1% for AGIs below $25k, 91.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 297.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 404.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 695.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3975.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Total itemized deductions: $33,518 (reported on 4.4% of returns)
Here:

$33,518
State:

$34,850
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 75.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 169.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 227.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 479.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5430.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $16,218 (reported on 3.4% of returns)
Here:

$16,218
State:

$12,392
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 18.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 140.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3312.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $6,907 (reported on 4.4% of returns)
17870:

$6,907
State:

$8,200
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 38.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 48.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 134.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 924.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,968 (reported on 11.9% of returns)
Here:

$1,968
State:

$2,100
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 68.3% for AGIs below $25k, 52.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 93.0%
Here:

93%
State:

92%
(% for various income ranges: 90.1% for AGIs below $25k, 94.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 92.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 94.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 95.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 95.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 17870, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $50,663 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$50,663
State:

$61,346

Salary/wage: $43,891 (reported on 81.2% of returns)
Here:

$43,891
State:

$51,902
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 66.8% for AGIs below $25k, 75.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 76.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 72.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 51.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,521 (reported on 38.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,521
Pennsylvania:

$1,588
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.9% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,871 (reported on 25.1% of returns)
Here:

$3,871
State:

$5,827
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.7% for AGIs below $25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$6,362 (reported on 16.5% of returns)
Here:

+$6,362
State:

+$14,495
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs $100k-200k, 7.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$12,357 (reported on 12.8% of returns)
Here:

+$12,357
State:

+$16,268
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.4% for AGIs below $25k, 3.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.7% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $10,178 (reported on 11.8% of returns)
17870:

$10,178
Pennsylvania:

$14,550
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.0% for AGIs below $25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Self-employment retirement plans: $18,733 (reported on 0.5% of returns)
17870:

$18,733
Pennsylvania:

$20,922

Total itemized deductions: $20,980 (19% of AGI, reported on 24.8% of returns)
Here:

$20,980
State:

$23,538

Here:

19.3% of AGI
State:

18.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.6% for AGIs below $25k, 6.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 13.9% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $5,059 (reported on 20.3% of returns)
Here:

$5,059
State:

$4,025
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $8,303 (reported on 24.6% of returns)
17870:

$8,303
State:

$9,982
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $1,795 (reported on 14.1% of returns)
Here:

$1,795
State:

$2,106
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.0% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 56.2%
Here:

56%
State:

53%
(% for various income ranges: 50.4% for AGIs below $25k, 57.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 60.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 63.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 84.6% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 17870, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $42,855 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$42,855
State:

$48,049

Salary/wage: $38,624 (reported on 82.6% of returns)
Here:

$38,624
State:

$42,646
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 92.0% for AGIs below $10k, 67.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 78.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 80.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 82.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 63.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,713 (reported on 52.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,713
Pennsylvania:

$1,657
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.7% for AGIs below $10k, 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $3,073 (reported on 30.7% of returns)
Here:

$3,073
State:

$3,566
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.3% for AGIs below $10k, 2.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$4,997 (reported on 22.3% of returns)
Here:

+$4,997
State:

+$9,716
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.8% for AGIs below $10k, 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$12,420 (reported on 13.1% of returns)
Here:

+$12,420
State:

+$14,267
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.9% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,938 (reported on 3.1% of returns)
17870:

$2,938
Pennsylvania:

$2,903
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $13,795 (reported on 0.7% of returns)
Here:

$13,795
Pennsylvania:

$14,674

Total itemized deductions: $16,375 (19% of AGI, reported on 27.4% of returns)
Here:

$16,375
State:

$18,804

Here:

19.3% of AGI
State:

19.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.4% for AGIs below $10k, 5.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,581 (4% of AGI, reported on 23.5% of returns)
Here:

$3,581
State:

$3,337

Here:

4.0% of AGI
State:

3.3% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $6,155 (reported on 76.2% of returns)
17870:

$6,155
State:

$8,008
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.1% for AGIs below $10k, 4.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,500 (reported on 11.4% of returns)
Here:

$1,500
State:

$1,643

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 58.3%
Here:

58%
State:

56%
(% for various income ranges: 51.8% for AGIs below $10k, 58.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 59.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 59.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 70.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$68,173
Pennsylvania:

$71,798
Selinsgrove, PA (17870) map Nearest zip codes: 17889, 17876, 17827, 17855, 17864, 17823.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

39.5%
Pennsylvania:

42.6%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

5.9%
Pennsylvania:

46.5%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 463
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 4,685


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 139 (52 now married, 77 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 3,584 (1,011 now married, 2,586 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 17870 with a mortgage: 1,800 (176 second mortgage, 170 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 70

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,436
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $573

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

7.7%
Whole state:

11.8%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.1%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.4
State:

4.3
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 17870: Shikellamy Overlook (A), Susquehanna Valley Country Club (B), James W Garrett Sports Complex (C), Sassafras Complex (D), Clement Station (E), Clifford Station (F), EMTS Ambulance Service (G), Aikens Hall (H), Apfelbaum Hall (I), Blough-Weis Library (J), Bogar Hall (K), Center for Music and Art (L), Degenstein Campus Center (M), Hassinger Hall (N), Isaacs House (O), Jacobs Fitness Center (P), Phi Mu Delta (Q), Scholar's House (R), Selins Grove (S), Shobert Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Shopping Center: Susquehanna Valley Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Church in zip code 17870: Ebenezer Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Reservoir: Middle Creek Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Creeks: Susquehecka Creek (A), Monongahela Creek (B), Middle Creek (C), Selinsgrove Creek (D), Penns Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 17870 include: Rolling Green Amusement Park (1), State Game Lands Number 212 (2), Nicholas A Lopardo Football and Track Stadium (3), Douglas E Arthur Practice Football Field (4), Shikellamy State Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 4062010 to 2019
  • 7222000 to 2009
  • 5971990 to 1999
  • 6341980 to 1989
  • 7301970 to 1979
  • 6031960 to 1969
  • 6461950 to 1959
  • 4571940 to 1949
  • 9191939 or earlier

Zip code 17870 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Selinsgrove, PA (17870)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Selinsgrove, PA (17870)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 391 bedroom
  • 6422 bedrooms
  • 1,7573 bedrooms
  • 9754 bedrooms
  • 3495+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Selinsgrove, PA (17870)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Selinsgrove, PA (17870)
  • 52no bedroom
  • 2891 bedroom
  • 5152 bedrooms
  • 4493 bedrooms
  • 884 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Selinsgrove, PA (17870) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Selinsgrove, PA (17870) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 83no vehicle
  • 9221 vehicle
  • 1,6532 vehicles
  • 7253 vehicles
  • 3004 vehicles
  • 635+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Selinsgrove, PA (17870) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Selinsgrove, PA (17870) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 206no vehicle
  • 7431 vehicle
  • 4242 vehicles
  • 223 vehicles
  • 144 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 17870 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 17870 household income distribution in 2022
  • 93Less than $10,000
  • 141$10,000 to $14,999
  • 208$15,000 to $19,999
  • 337$20,000 to $24,999
  • 274$25,000 to $29,999
  • 208$30,000 to $34,999
  • 147$35,000 to $39,999
  • 283$40,000 to $44,999
  • 107$45,000 to $49,999
  • 358$50,000 to $59,999
  • 782$60,000 to $74,999
  • 581$75,000 to $99,999
  • 555$100,000 to $124,999
  • 229$125,000 to $149,999
  • 422$150,000 to $199,999
  • 435$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 17870

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 17870
  • 66Less than $10,000
  • 272$10,000 to $14,999
  • 46$15,000 to $19,999
  • 13$20,000 to $24,999
  • 13$30,000 to $34,999
  • 23$35,000 to $39,999
  • 14$40,000 to $49,999
  • 2$50,000 to $59,999
  • 11$60,000 to $69,999
  • 63$70,000 to $79,999
  • 48$80,000 to $89,999
  • 59$90,000 to $99,999
  • 153$100,000 to $124,999
  • 184$125,000 to $149,999
  • 177$150,000 to $174,999
  • 329$175,000 to $199,999
  • 641$200,000 to $249,999
  • 475$250,000 to $299,999
  • 744$300,000 to $399,999
  • 216$400,000 to $499,999
  • 118$500,000 to $749,999
  • 3$750,000 to $999,999
  • 38$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • 3$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 17870

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 17870
  • 13$200 to $249
  • 16$250 to $299
  • 34$300 to $349
  • 22$350 to $399
  • 51$400 to $449
  • 80$450 to $499
  • 65$500 to $549
  • 77$550 to $599
  • 85$600 to $649
  • 239$650 to $699
  • 106$700 to $749
  • 17$750 to $799
  • 127$800 to $899
  • 84$900 to $999
  • 185$1,000 to $1,249
  • 30$1,250 to $1,499
  • 44$1,500 to $1,999
  • 127No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $895.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $153,082.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $240,992
  • Black or African American householders: $191,062
  • Asian householders: $57,318
  • Two or more races householders: $171,955
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $140,112

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $238,445
17870:

$238,445
Pennsylvania:

$245,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $152,450 - $330,589

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $338,200
Here:

$338,200
State:

$317,202

Townhouses or other attached units: $224,745
Here:

$224,745
State:

$254,369

In 2-unit structures: $406,302
Here:

$406,302
State:

$249,182

Mobile homes: $28,976
Here:

$28,976
State:

$92,414
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 17870

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,732
  • One, attached: 489
  • Two: 314
  • 3 or 4: 213
  • 5 to 9: 33
  • 10 to 19: 86
  • 20 to 49: 99
  • 50 or more: 117
  • Mobile homes: 613

Unemployment: 1.3%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 17870

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 17870
  • 69.6%4,870Drove a car alone
  • 9.4%659Carpooled
  • 0.0%3Bus or trolley bus
  • 0.4%31Motorcycle
  • 0.5%34Bicycle
  • 11.4%799Walked
  • 0.4%31Other means
  • 6.7%468Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 17870

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 17870
  • 441Less than 5 minutes
  • 1,6105 to 9 minutes
  • 91510 to 14 minutes
  • 90715 to 19 minutes
  • 86820 to 24 minutes
  • 49625 to 29 minutes
  • 30830 to 34 minutes
  • 14435 to 39 minutes
  • 11440 to 44 minutes
  • 31345 to 59 minutes
  • 12960 to 89 minutes
  • 12590 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 67.6%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 14,328
  • Male householders: 2,466 (677 living alone), Female householders: 2,702 (947 living alone)
  • 2,481 spouses (2,467 opposite-sex spouses), 539 unmarried partners, (498 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 2,871 children (2,672 natural, 95 adopted, 103 stepchildren), 57 grandchildren, 115 brothers or sisters, 111 parents, 15 foster children, 70 other relatives, 311 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 2,697 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,667 2-persons, 701 3-persons, 473 4-persons, 281 5-persons, 82 6-persons, 7 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 1,624 1-person, 287 2-persons, 43 3-persons

1,359 married couples with children.
656 single-parent households (230 men, 426 women).

93.3% of residents of 17870 zip code speak English at home.
2.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (76% very well, 11% well, 13% not well).
3.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (77% very well, 16% well, 6% not well).
0.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).
0.6% of residents speak other language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 207 (1.4%)
(56.5% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

1.4%
Whole state:

7.5%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 44%Micronesia
  • 12%Iran
  • 8%Romania
  • 7%Algeria
  • 6%Czechoslovakia (includes Czech Republic and Slovakia)
  • 6%France
  • 5%Sweden
Most common first ancestries reported in 17870
  • 39%German
  • 12%American
  • 11%Irish
  • 8%English
  • 4%Polish
  • 3%French
  • 2%Italian
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1992010 or later
  • 722000 to 2009
  • 01990 to 1999
  • 139Before 1990

Zip code 17870 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • AMP INCORPORATED SELINSGROVE (713 BRIDGE ST in SELINSGROVE, PA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    HAZARDOUS WASTE BIENNIAL REPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: HAND AND EDGE TOOLS, EXCEPT MACHINE TOOLS AND HANDSAWS; METAL STAMPINGS; FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS; POWER-DRIVEN HANDTOOLS
    Alternative names: A M P INC, AMP INC. BLDG. 37, TYCO ELECTRONICS COR/SELINSGROVE PLT
  • AUBREY ALEXANDER TOYOTA (RT 11 & 15, RD#4 in SELINGROVE, PA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS (NEW AND USED)
  • BECKER VOLKSWAGEN INC (RTS 11 & 15 in SELINGSGROVE, PA)
    Small Quantity Generators, between 100 kg and 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , BECKER, WILLIAM (CONTACT/OWNER)

Zip code 17870 marital status for males
Zip code 17870 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.5%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4.8%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 45.6%Electricity
  • 22.9%Utility gas
  • 19.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Coal or coke
  • 1.7%Wood
  • 0.5%Other fuel

Population in 1990: 14,796. Population change in the 1990s: +549 (+3.7%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 10,847
  • Northeast: 1,825
  • Midwest: 273
  • South: 829
  • West: 114

61% of the 17870 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 40% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Pennsylvania.

92% of the 17870 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 34% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 41% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 26% moved from different state.

Year householders moved into unit in Selinsgrove, PA (17870)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 81
Here:

8.8%
Pennsylvania:

15.7%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 20
Here:

4.3%
Pennsylvania:

13.4%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2,288
Here:

97.2%
Pennsylvania:

39.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 70,714Management occupations
  • 69,142Computer and mathematical occupations
  • 68,713Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 66,268Business and financial operations occupations
  • 58,264Life, physical, and social science occupations
  • 54,513Education, training, and library occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • BRAKETECHNIQUE, INC (11 UNIVERSAL ROAD in SELINSGROVE, PA; small business) : $602,073 in 32 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for Torque Converters and Speed Changers, Vehicular Power Transmission Components, Non-nuclear Ship Repair (East) Ship repair (including overhauls and conversions) performed on non-nuclear propelled and nonpropelled ships east of the 108th meridian, Vessel Freight, and more by Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only, Army, and others
    Signed by year: 2000: $181,352; 2001: $78,614; 2002: $30,375; 2003: $0; 2004: $109,106; 2005: $72,792; 2006: $129,834.

    Biggest contracts:
    $181,352 with Navy for Torque Converters and Speed Changers. Signed on 2000-10-27. Completion date: 2001-04-05.
    $44,728 with Defense Logistics Agency for Vehicular Power Transmission Components. Signed on 2001-10-12. Completion date: 2001-12-11.
    $41,289 with Navy for Non-nuclear Ship Repair (East) Ship repair (including overhauls and conversions) performed on non-nuclear propelled and nonpropelled ships east of the 108th meridian. Taking place in VA. Signed on 2006-01-11. Completion date: 2006-04-20.
    $41,234 with Navy for Vessel Freight. Taking place in VA. Signed on 2006-06-20. Completion date: 2006-09-19.
  • L/B WATER SERVICE INC (550 S HIGH ST in SELINSGROVE, PA; small business) : $25,912 in 4 contracts from 2003 to 2005
    $9,000 with Army for Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Signed on 2005-09-14. Completion date: 2005-11-22.
    $6,531 with Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System for Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Signed on 2005-03-16. Completion date: 2005-03-31.
    $6,318 with Bureau of Prisoners/Federal Prison System for Plastics Fabricated Materials. Signed on 2004-11-17. Completion date: 2004-11-30.
    $4,063 with Army for Hardware, Commercial. Signed on 2003-01-17. Completion date: 2003-02-05.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Educational Services: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (over 1000 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (50-99: 3, 20-49: 3, 10-19: 5, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 3)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99: 1, 20-49: 3, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 4)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (100-249: 1, 20-49: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (100-249: 1, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 1,604 people in college/university student housing
  • 328 people in state prisons
  • 153 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 105 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 9 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 1,316 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 524 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled
  • 220 people in nursing homes
  • 121 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 32 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 11 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 9
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 14. The highest number of fires - 59 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 17870 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (68.3%), and Outside Fires (19.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 17870
    • 15368.3%Structure Fires
    • 4419.6%Outside Fires
    • 146.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 135.8%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 17870, Pennsylvania

Most common first names in zip code 17870 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary12983.1 years
Charles12676.8 years
John12476.3 years
William9976.1 years
Robert9571.6 years
George7572.1 years
Helen7381.6 years
Anna5981.8 years
James5771.0 years
Ruth5379.0 years
Most common last names in zip code 17870 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4172.6 years
Snyder3876.3 years
Shaffer3678.8 years
Miller3676.7 years
Moyer3578.8 years
Fisher3479.6 years
Wagner3476.5 years
Kratzer3274.4 years
Herman3077.2 years
Mull2775.6 years
Businesses in zip code 17870
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2La-Z-Boy2
Advance Auto Parts1Lane Furniture2
Aeropostale1LensCrafters1
American Eagle Outfitters1Lowe's1
Applebee's1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Arby's1Maurices1
Avenue1McDonald's1
Bath & Body Works1Motherhood Maternity1
Bed Bath & Beyond1New Balance1
CVS1Nike2
Carson Pirie Scott1Pac Sun1
Chevrolet1Papa John's Pizza1
Comfort Inn1Payless1
Dairy Queen1Penske1
Deb1PetSmart1
Dennys1RadioShack1
Domino's Pizza1Red Robin1
Famous Footwear1Sears2
FedEx2Spencer Gifts1
Finish Line1Sprint Nextel1
Ford1Staples1
GNC1Starbucks2
GameStop1Subway1
Gap1T-Mobile1
Giant1Taco Bell1
Gymboree1Target1
H&R Block2Toyota1
Hollister Co.1Toys"R"Us1
Hot Topic1True Value1
Jones New York2UPS5
Justice1Verizon Wireless2
Kincaid1Victoria's Secret1
Kohl's1Walmart1
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