| City: | Mc Elhattan, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Mcelhattan, Youngdale |
| County: | Clinton County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:33:29 PM |
| Population: | 377 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1290, -77.3675 |
| Land Area: | 0.977 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 203 PO Boxes for a population housed in just 186 occupied homes. That adoption rate of 1.09 boxes per household means this facility doesn't just serve McElhattan proper. Residents from Youngdale and other nearby settlements along the river rely on this office because rural carrier routes in Clinton County's valley communities often make PO Boxes the more practical option. Two rural routes serve the area, reaching homes scattered along the ridges and bottomland, but the 203 boxes at the post office handle the bulk of mail for people who find it easier to stop by on their way through town.
McElhattan has long been a stopping point for people heading to camping and fishing spots along the Susquehanna. The named building in the ZIP+4 data is simply the post office itself, but Campground Road points to the recreational infrastructure that brings seasonal visitors through this valley. The median age of 50.5 suggests a settled population rather than a transient one, though 20 housing units sit vacant. These aren't primarily vacation homes but rather reflect the limited housing market in small river communities where development is constrained by floodplain and topography.
With a median household income of $59,125, McElhattan sits near the state median for rural Pennsylvania communities. The 186 households spread across less than one square mile of land, though the ZIP code's delivery routes extend into surrounding ridges where addresses become sparse. Twelve PO Box ZIP+4 records compared to just five street records confirm that box delivery defines this office's primary function. For a community that exists as much for through traffic as for its permanent residents, the post office serves as the one fixed point where mail waits reliably while people come and go along the river.
The three streets in McElhattan's delivery records tell a simple story: McElhattan Drive follows the river as the main corridor, while Campground Road points to the recreational character that has defined this valley community for generations. North Road extends toward the ridges, but with minimal delivery points, confirming that most residents collect mail at the post office rather than waiting for rural carriers to navigate the scattered addresses along the floodplain and slopes.
ZIP Code 17748 has 377 residents and 186 households (average 2.03 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (96.0%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (1.6%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 377Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 184Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 385.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,417Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 186Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $93,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.03Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 265 | 254 | 245 | 208 | 221 | 272 | 224 | 213 | 186 | 148 | 121 | 153 | 141 | 184 |
| Decennial Census | 300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 377 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.5
Male Median Age: 51.7
Female Median Age: 49.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 28 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 5 |
| Female | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 30 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 6 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 31 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 48 | 48 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 11 |
| White: | 362 | 96.79% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.27% |
| Asian: | 6 | 1.60% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 374 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 188 | 49.87% | 51.7 years |
| Females: | 189 | 50.13% | 49.5 years |
| Total: | 377 | 100% | 50.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 179 | 97.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 2.72% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.72% |
| Total Population: | 184 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 179 | 97.28% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 2.72% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,417, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $34,078 (93.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,667. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $58,229 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,229). By gender, male median income is $52,159 and female is $31,591, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,568 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.4%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.1%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (41.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,339 | $38,125 | $23,571 | $21,458 | $23,750 | $34,423 | $34,427 | $34,700 | $38,750 | $40,938 | $47,656 | $61,250 | $59,125 | $70,417 |
| Median Family Income | $49,500 | $48,281 | $44,844 | $35,750 | $0 | $34,712 | $34,271 | $34,150 | $36,477 | $0 | $0 | $66,354 | $68,409 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,361 | $22,125 | $21,319 | $20,694 | $20,921 | $0 | $0 | $41,563 | $43,438 | $41,250 | $38,750 | $56,023 | $58,125 | $58,229 |
| Median Male Income | $36,518 | $33,438 | $41,250 | $39,444 | $0 | $85,179 | $90,341 | $60,833 | $51,750 | $51,000 | $43,333 | $55,568 | $58,625 | $52,159 |
| Median Female Income | $18,594 | $21,964 | $32,083 | $0 | $0 | $24,286 | $24,464 | $24,643 | $24,519 | $24,167 | $39,583 | $36,875 | $32,344 | $31,591 |
| Employed: | 87 | 53.05% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 7.32% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 65 | 39.63% |
| Total: | 164 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 12.64% |
| Service: | 12 | 13.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 18.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 13.79% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 36 | 41.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $93,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $62,500 (201.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $431 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.78% (40.91% with a mortgage, 59.09% free-and-clear) and renters 2.22% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.76%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $31,000 | $38,200 | $38,800 | $36,900 | $50,200 | $52,500 | $53,700 | $55,900 | $54,700 | $54,200 | $103,800 | $0 | $0 | $93,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $431 | $438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $925 | $929 | $931 | $0 | $541 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 36 | 40.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 52 | 57.78% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 2.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 90 | 88.24% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 11.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 64 | 62.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 38 | 37.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 67.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (52.27%). College enrollment is 52.27%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 81 | 57.45% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 11.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 14.89% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 16.31% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 141 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 16.31% |
| Private Insurance: | 115 | 46.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 125 | 50.40% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 3.23% |
| Total: | 248 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 240 | 96.77% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.1% | 23.8% | 30.5% | 39.2% | 25.0% | 24.1% | 25.0% | 26.1% | 26.2% | 41.7% | 42.2% | 18.4% | 17.3% | 16.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9 | 20.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 27.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 23 | 52.27% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 47.73% |
ZIP Code 17748 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 1,254 people with an annual payroll of $85,044,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 228Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $24,511,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $85,044,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,254Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17748 is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, within the Lock Haven, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30820) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,238 people, about 0.96% of whom live in ZIP Code 17748. It covers 0.977 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lock Haven, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 39,238Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.977 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1285.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17748 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.