ZIP Code 17044 - Lewistown Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17044 is located in Lewistown Pennsylvania. Portions of 17044 are also in Granville and Maitland and Strodes Mills and Burnham and Highland Park and Juniata Terrace and Longfellow and Alfarata and Granville Township (Mifflin County) and Derry Township (Mifflin County) and Bratton Township and Decatur Township (Mifflin County) and Oliver Township (Mifflin County). 17044 is entirely within Mifflin County. Regionally, 17044 is located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area.
ZIP Code 17044 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lewistown |
| Primary County | Mifflin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 20,207 |
| Area Code(s) | 223 / 717 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17044 Map
17044 Demographics
17044 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17044 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17044 is White. The current unemployment level in 17044 is 4.1%.
| Population | 20,207 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.33% |
| Population Density | 224 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,191 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,036 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $454,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.36% |
17044 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,035 | 95.58% |
| Black | 121 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 501 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 169 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17044 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,477 | 92.11% |
| Black | 89 | 2.36% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.11% |
17044 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 764 | 5.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,239 | 9.41% |
| High School Diploma | 6,738 | 51.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 313 | 2.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,074 | 8.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,373 | 10.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,097 | 8.33% |
| Masters Degree | 449 | 3.41% |
| Professional Degree | 93 | 0.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 25 | 0.19% |
17044 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.59020996, -77.58531952 |
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| Region | Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lewistown, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 90 Square Miles |
17044 Schools
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17044 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67a - Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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