City

Lewistown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mifflin County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥20,526Population
💰$58,253Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$126,000Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma178 (1.4%)
HS Graduate6,484 (50.6%)
Some College1,681 (13.1%)
Associates1,535 (12%)
Bachelors1,040 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,892 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad50.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,253 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$126,000 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units10,167
Vacant Units1,258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Lewistown, PA

Lewistown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Mifflin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,526 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Lewistown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,253 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lewistown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $791 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lewistown is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lewistown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17044 20,526 $58,253 $126,000 $791 3.7% 22.9% 62.8%