| ZIP Code | 17059 |
|---|---|
| City | Mifflintown |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Juniata County |
| Area Code | 223/717 |
| Elevation | 645 ft |
| Latitude | 40.589128 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.390558 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 86 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,281 (47.8%) |
| Some College | 551 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 440 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 484 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 927 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,237 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,500 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $739/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,341 |
| Vacant Units | 387 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,341 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 387 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 17059 is located in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, within Juniata County. With a population of 7,524, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 17059 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,237 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17059 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $739 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 17059 is primarily White (90.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17059 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 17059 in Mifflintown, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,524 residents, a median household income of $62,237, and a median home value of $216,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.