ZIP Code 17870 - Selinsgrove Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17870 is located in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania. Portions of 17870 are also in Hummels Wharf and Kratzerville and Kreamer and Shamokin Dam and Penn Township (Snyder County) and Monroe Township (Snyder County) and Jackson Township (Snyder County) and Washington Township (Snyder County) and Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) and Union Township (Snyder County) and Union Township (Union County). 17870 is primarily within Snyder County, with some portions in Union County. Regionally, 17870 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17870 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Selinsgrove |
| Primary County | Snyder County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 14,347 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17870 Map
17870 Demographics
17870 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 17870 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17870 is White. The current unemployment level in 17870 is 4.1%.
| Population | 14,347 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.43% |
| Population Density | 310 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,191 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,153 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $382,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.26% |
17870 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,862 | 93.74% |
| Black | 348 | 2.35% |
| Hispanic | 477 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17870 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,178 | 92.76% |
| Black | 36 | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17870 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 371 | 4.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,311 | 15.99% |
| High School Diploma | 3,471 | 42.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 125 | 1.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 304 | 3.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 874 | 10.66% |
| Associates Degree | 815 | 9.94% |
| Masters Degree | 624 | 7.61% |
| Professional Degree | 171 | 2.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 131 | 1.6% |
17870 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.8106842, -76.8892746 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Selinsgrove, PA Sunbury, PA Lewisburg, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 46 Square Miles |
17870 Schools
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17870 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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