The 17768 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Shunk, PA (Sullivan County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 336. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 14.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $34,704. Median househould income in this region is $53,125, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 17768, 82.5% of the population graduated high school, while 14.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.9% in this Sullivan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17768 are older than average. The median age of 53.5 years in ZIP Code 17768 is approximately 40.42% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 17768 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 17768 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.0% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17768 is $53,125, while the region's mean household income is $71,850. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,704. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17768 of $34,704 is approximately 1.02% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 8.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 13.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 17768 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.7% of 17768 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17768, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 17768 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17768 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 17768, 99.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sullivan County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.7% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17768, an estimated 18.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Sullivan County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17768 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 17768 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17768 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.58 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.5% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17768 | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.85¢/kWh | 4.35¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.45¢/kWh | 10.92¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17768 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.26 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.44 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.43 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.05 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.29 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.18 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.73 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17768, 63.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 16.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 41.9 minutes. Approximately 21.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17768 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 17768 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 18.1% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |