City

Thompsontown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Juniata County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,598Population
💰$63,900Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$186,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.4%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian1.8%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate775 (53.6%)
Some College114 (7.9%)
Associates115 (7.9%)
Bachelors144 (10%)
Graduate Degree295 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad53.6%
Some College7.9%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$186,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$714/mo
Total Housing Units1,103
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Thompsontown, PA

Thompsontown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Juniata County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,598 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Thompsontown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,900 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thompsontown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $714 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thompsontown is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thompsontown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17094 2,598 $63,900 $186,700 $714 3.1% 30.3% 79.6%