US ZIP Code
17861

Paxtonville, PA

Snyder County  ·  Pennsylvania

● Active
👥 120 Population ↓ 29% since 2019
💰 $65,536 Median HH Income
▼ 14% below avg ↓ 27% since 2019
🎂 35.9 Median Age ↓ 20% since 2019
🏠 $211,600 Median Home Value
▼ 24% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019
🎓 6.0% College Grads
▼ 84% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code17861
CityPaxtonville
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountySnyder County
Area Code272/570
Elevation534 ft
Latitude40.77463
Longitude-77.076157
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS42109
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 45.8% (55) Female 54.2% (65) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
19%
5–17
8%
25–44
40%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.35
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads6.0% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate32 (38.6%)
Some College43 (51.8%)
Associates3 (3.6%)
Bachelors5 (6%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 51.8%Associates: 3.6%Bachelors: 6%Edu
HS Grad38.6%
Some College51.8%
Associates3.6%
Bachelors6.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
14%
$200k–300k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,536 ▼ 14% below avg ↓ 27% since 2019
Median Home Value$211,600 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units58
Vacant Units7
Avg HH Size2.35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–50k
17%
$50k–75k
59%
$100k–150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
2000+
84%

Summary

Total Units58
Vacant7
Owner Occupied84.3%
Renter Occupied15.7%
Avg HH Size2.35
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 17861 is in Paxtonville, PA, in Snyder County.
ZIP code 17861 is located in Pennsylvania (PA).
ZIP code 17861 is in Snyder County, PA.
ZIP 17861 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 17861 is 120 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 17861 is $65,536 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 17861 is $211,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 17861

ZIP code 17861 is located in Paxtonville, Pennsylvania, within Snyder County. With a population of 120, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 17861 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,536 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 17861 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $211,600 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 79% since 2019.

The population of 17861 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 6.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Household income has declined by 27% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 17861 in Paxtonville, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 120 residents, a median household income of $65,536, and a median home value of $211,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.