City

Williamsport, PA

4 ZIP codes  ·  Lycoming County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥53,675Population
💰$56,243Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$179,586Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 7.9%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Black7.9%
Asian1.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma195 (0.6%)
HS Graduate11,327 (33.9%)
Some College4,133 (12.4%)
Associates3,922 (11.7%)
Bachelors4,638 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree9,189 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.3%Renter: 41.7%Tenure
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,243 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$179,586 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$882/mo
Total Housing Units25,424
Vacant Units2,835

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Williamsport, PA

Williamsport is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lycoming County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 53,675 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.62 years.

Economically, Williamsport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,243 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Williamsport is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,586, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month.

The population of Williamsport is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.97%).

Williamsport, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Williamsport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17701 43,169 $52,770 $176,200 $869 6.1% 43.0% 54.4%
17702 10,506 $70,514 $193,500 $935 5.1% 35.4% 74.4%