ZIP Code 17814 - Benton Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17814 is located in Benton Pennsylvania. Portions of 17814 are also in Jamison City and Waller and Stillwater and Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) and Fairmount Township and Jackson Township (Columbia County) and Benton Township (Columbia County) and Pine Township (Columbia County) and Jordan Township (Lycoming County) and Davidson Township and Fishing Creek Township and Greenwood Township (Columbia County) and Huntington Township (Luzerne County) and Colley Township. 17814 is primarily within Columbia County, with some portions in Luzerne County and Lycoming County. Regionally, 17814 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17814 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Benton |
| Primary County | Columbia County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,804 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17814 Demographics
17814 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 17814 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17814 is White. The current unemployment level in 17814 is 4.1%.
| Population | 4,804 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.68% |
| Population Density | 42 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,735 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,469 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $319,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.64% |
17814 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,473 | 91.3% |
| Black | 104 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 185 | 3.78% |
17814 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 618 | 96.56% |
| Black | 5 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17814 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 127 | 4.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 315 | 11.03% |
| High School Diploma | 1,462 | 51.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 56 | 1.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 144 | 5.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 355 | 12.43% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 7.46% |
| Masters Degree | 171 | 5.99% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 0.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.11% |
17814 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.25593567, -76.36096191 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 17814 | Jamison CityWallerStillwaterSugarloaf Township (Columbia County)Fairmount TownshipJackson Township (Columbia County)Benton Township (Columbia County)Pine Township (Columbia County)Jordan Township (Lycoming County)Davidson TownshipFishing Creek TownshipGreenwood Township (Columbia County)Huntington Township (Luzerne County)Colley Township |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA Williamsport, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 114 Square Miles |
17814 Schools
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17814 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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