ZIP Code 17740 - Jersey Shore Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17740 is located in Jersey Shore Pennsylvania. Portions of 17740 are also in Rauchtown and Oval and Salladasburg and Woolrich and Limestone Township (Lycoming County) and Mifflin Township (Lycoming County) and Watson Township (Lycoming County) and Cummings Township and Nippenose Township and Crawford Township and Pine Creek Township (Clinton County) and Porter Township (Lycoming County) and Piatt Township and Anthony Township (Lycoming County) and Bastress Township and Antes Fort. 17740 is primarily within Lycoming County, with some portions in Clinton County. Regionally, 17740 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17740 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Jersey Shore |
| Primary County | Lycoming County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,925 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17740 Map
17740 Demographics
17740 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 17740 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17740 is White. The current unemployment level in 17740 is 3.8%.
| Population | 11,925 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.5% |
| Population Density | 89 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,987 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,384 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $394,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.84% |
17740 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,621 | 97.57% |
| Black | 51 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17740 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,838 | 97.56% |
| Black | 15 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.16% |
17740 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 507 | 6.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 885 | 11.91% |
| High School Diploma | 3,578 | 48.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 118 | 1.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 380 | 5.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 880 | 11.84% |
| Associates Degree | 724 | 9.74% |
| Masters Degree | 314 | 4.23% |
| Professional Degree | 25 | 0.34% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19 | 0.26% |
17740 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.22938156, -77.25959778 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 17740 | RauchtownOvalSalladasburgWoolrichLimestone Township (Lycoming County)Mifflin Township (Lycoming County)Watson Township (Lycoming County)Cummings TownshipNippenose TownshipCrawford TownshipPine Creek Township (Clinton County)Porter Township (Lycoming County)Piatt TownshipAnthony Township (Lycoming County)Bastress TownshipAntes Fort |
| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Williamsport, PA Lock Haven, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 134 Square Miles |
17740 Schools
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17740 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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