ZIP Code 17842 - Middleburg Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17842 is located in Middleburg Pennsylvania. Portions of 17842 are also in Paxtonville and Kreamer and Penns Creek and Franklin Township (Snyder County) and Center Township (Snyder County) and Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) and Washington Township (Snyder County) and Jackson Township (Snyder County) and Adams Township (Snyder County) and Beaver Township (Snyder County) and Penn Township (Snyder County) and West Perry Township. 17842 is entirely within Snyder County. Regionally, 17842 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17842 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Middleburg |
| Primary County | Snyder County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,174 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17842 Map
17842 Demographics
17842 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 17842 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17842 is White. The current unemployment level in 17842 is 4.1%.
| Population | 8,174 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.63% |
| Population Density | 102 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,502 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,799 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $444,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.02% |
17842 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,184 | 97.98% |
| Black | 23 | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17842 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,563 | 97.75% |
| Black | 15 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17842 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 244 | 4.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 416 | 8.17% |
| High School Diploma | 2,757 | 54.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 52 | 1.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 418 | 8.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 459 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 485 | 9.53% |
| Masters Degree | 204 | 4.01% |
| Professional Degree | 47 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.16% |
17842 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.80280685, -77.04264069 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 17842 | PaxtonvilleKreamerPenns CreekFranklin Township (Snyder County)Center Township (Snyder County)Middlecreek Township (Snyder County)Washington Township (Snyder County)Jackson Township (Snyder County)Adams Township (Snyder County)Beaver Township (Snyder County)Penn Township (Snyder County)West Perry Township |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Selinsgrove, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 81 Square Miles |
17842 Schools
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17842 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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