ZIP Code 17842, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 17842 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 17842 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,266. The land area covers 79.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,266 | ±492 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,301 | ±204 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,542 | ±201 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,301 | ±204 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 241 | ±99 |
| Median Home Value | $210,500 | ±$13,547 |
| Median Gross Rent | $878 | ±$110 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,940 | ±$4,321 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,917 | ±$1,888 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 953 | ±236 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,177 | ±311 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.7% | ±3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF SNYDER
GUS Population: 39,627 (2024)
ID: 111857
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 217, MIDDLEBURG PA 17842-0217
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Sunbury, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lewisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Richfield, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | McAlisterville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Milton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Lewisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lewisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Herndon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Lewisburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Susquehanna University
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College | 8.8 mi away | 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1025 |
5703740101
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MIDDLEBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 13 N. MAIN ST., MIDDLEBURG, PA, 17842 |
(570) 837-5931
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Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam
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College Vocational | 12.5 mi away | 30 Baldwin Blvd, Suite 50, Shamokin Dam, PA, 17876 |
8009204593
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BEAVERTOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 111 WALNUT ST., BEAVERTOWN, PA, 17813 |
(570) 658-3437
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Bucknell University
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College | 13.5 mi away | One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5705772000
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JANE & ANNETTA HERR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 500 MARKET STREET, MIFFLINBURG, PA, 17844 |
(570) 966-0831
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Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg
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College | 15.0 mi away | 7495 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 |
5702863058
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SNYDER COUNTY LIBRARIES, INC.
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 1 NORTH HIGH ST, SELINSGROVE, PA, 17870 |
(570) 374-7163
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Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
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College | 15.0 mi away | 191 Performance Road, Sunbury, PA, 17801 |
5709880700
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WEST END LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 45 BALL PARK ROAD, LAURELTON, PA, 17835 |
(570) 922-4773
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SELINSGROVE PENN VLY AP, PA US, located 9.5 miles from ZCTA5 17842. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 19.7° | 28.0° | 2.68" | — |
| February | 39.1° | 21.3° | 30.2° | 2.06" | — |
| March | 49.0° | 28.9° | 39.0° | 3.06" | — |
| April | 61.9° | 38.3° | 50.1° | 3.56" | — |
| May | 72.1° | 48.8° | 60.5° | 3.55" | — |
| June | 80.6° | 58.5° | 69.5° | 3.94" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 62.3° | 73.3° | 4.18" | — |
| August | 82.3° | 59.9° | 71.1° | 3.73" | — |
| September | 75.5° | 52.3° | 63.9° | 4.51" | — |
| October | 64.0° | 41.0° | 52.5° | 3.78" | — |
| November | 51.7° | 31.9° | 41.8° | 3.05" | — |
| December | 40.6° | 25.1° | 32.9° | 2.81" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleburg borough | Borough | 0.8 mi | — |
| Paxtonville CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Kreamer CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Penns Creek CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Mount Pleasant Mills CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Freeburg borough | Borough | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 17842. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.