City

Mount Union, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Huntingdon County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,131Population
💰$47,656Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$117,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 5%Other: 2.9%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Black5.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,794 (55.4%)
Some College381 (11.8%)
Associates354 (10.9%)
Bachelors272 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree372 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 55.4%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad55.4%
Some College11.8%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,656 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$117,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$674/mo
Total Housing Units2,512
Vacant Units436

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Mount Union, PA

Mount Union is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Huntingdon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,131 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Mount Union is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,656 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Union is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $674 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Union is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17066 5,131 $47,656 $117,500 $674 7.8% 19.9% 63.8%