City

Jersey Shore, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lycoming County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥11,653Population
💰$70,944Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$182,253Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma78 (1%)
HS Graduate3,410 (45.6%)
Some College842 (11.3%)
Associates662 (8.9%)
Bachelors880 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree1,607 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College11.3%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,944 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,252 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units5,177
Vacant Units694

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Jersey Shore, PA

Jersey Shore is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lycoming County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 11,653 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.91 years.

Economically, Jersey Shore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,944 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Jersey Shore is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,252, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jersey Shore is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.52%).

Jersey Shore, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Jersey Shore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17723 53 $58,750 $193,800 4.8% 25.8% 68.0%
17740 11,600 $71,000 $182,200 $855 4.5% 33.3% 84.4%