Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 312 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,918 (46.9%) |
| Some College | 2,501 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 1,743 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,571 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,211 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,981 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,547 ▼ 27% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $887/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,308 |
| Vacant Units | 1,494 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Snyder County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 40,040 residents. With a median age of 41.24, it is a middle-aged county.
Snyder County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,980 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Snyder County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $204,547 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $887. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Snyder County are primarily White (94.36%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Snyder County, PA is a solidly middle-class area in Pennsylvania. The 15 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17812 | Beaver Springs | 1,497 | $61,250 | $163,900 | $779 | 1.4% | 19.4% |
| 17813 | Beavertown | 2,138 | $68,854 | $188,200 | $877 | 3.8% | 27.9% |
| 17827 | Freeburg | 863 | $60,536 | $175,000 | $1,031 | 1.1% | 30.5% |
| 17841 | Mc Clure | 4,918 | $57,028 | $161,200 | $805 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| 17842 | Middleburg | 8,110 | $61,797 | $194,100 | $877 | 1.9% | 29.6% |
| 17853 | Mount Pleasant Mills | 3,047 | $63,824 | $220,400 | $867 | 2.3% | 25.5% |
| 17861 | Paxtonville | 120 | $65,536 | $211,600 | — | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| 17862 | Penns Creek | 437 | $50,195 | $181,300 | $1,043 | 0.0% | 23.2% |
| 17864 | Port Trevorton | 2,532 | $76,607 | $211,900 | $942 | 3.6% | 30.5% |
| 17870 | Selinsgrove | 14,538 | $71,921 | $230,300 | $904 | 1.7% | 44.5% |
| 17876 | Shamokin Dam | 1,840 | $78,971 | $197,600 | $976 | 3.8% | 37.2% |