City

Burnham, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mifflin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,682Population
💰$68,836Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$132,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Black: 3.1%Other: 5.5%Race
White91.4%
Black3.1%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate561 (47.7%)
Some College142 (12.1%)
Associates117 (9.9%)
Bachelors171 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree181 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 47.7%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad47.7%
Some College12.1%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,836 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$132,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units850
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Burnham, PA

Burnham is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mifflin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,682 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Burnham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,836 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Burnham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burnham is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.44%).

Burnham, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Burnham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17009 1,682 $68,836 $132,400 $742 1.2% 29.9% 74.4%