| City: | Ralston, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Lycoming County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:33:39 PM |
| Population: | 296 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.5063, -76.9426 |
| Land Area: | 17.188 sq mi |
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Ralston's 296 residents live in one of Pennsylvania's more isolated communities. The ZIP spans 17.5 square miles of Lycoming County, where rural carrier routes outnumber everything else. There's no city delivery here.
The post office maintains 83 PO Boxes, serving 65% of the area's 127 households. That adoption rate reflects genuine necessity in a place where rural routes handle most mail delivery. Two rural carrier routes cover the territory alongside limited street delivery on Route 14 and scattered local roads like Sullivan Loop and Red Burn Road. Median household income sits at $51,250, close to Pennsylvania's average, while median home values reach $112,500.
Route 14 dominates with six delivery points across two street variants. A handful of named local streets like Sullivan Loop and Green Street suggest a tiny historic core, but most addresses tie directly to the highway corridor. The pattern is typical of rural Pennsylvania communities where state routes serve as the main street.
ZIP Code 17763 has 296 residents and 127 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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: | 296Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 241Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $57,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 127Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $114,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 397 | 370 | 422 | 403 | 328 | 239 | 250 | 161 | 178 | 217 | 293 | 260 | 264 | 241 |
| Decennial Census | 309 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 296 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46
Male Median Age: 44
Female Median Age: 48
| 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 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 26 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| White: | 285 | 98.62% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.38% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 144 | 48.65% | 44.0 years |
| Females: | 152 | 51.35% | 48.0 years |
| Total: | 296 | 100% | 46.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 241 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 241 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 241 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $57,083, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,791 (76.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,083. Family households earn a median of $73,000 versus $38,942 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,058). By gender, male median income is $46,071 and female is $39,167, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,904 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.3%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (35.8%).
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 | $32,292 | $32,308 | $34,583 | $34,063 | $41,875 | $56,250 | $53,958 | $46,875 | $48,000 | $46,250 | $50,000 | $50,938 | $51,250 | $57,083 |
| Median Family Income | $33,056 | $33,068 | $34,750 | $42,188 | $50,000 | $57,188 | $56,458 | $58,036 | $52,917 | $48,750 | $55,000 | $59,375 | $60,625 | $73,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,250 | $29,125 | $29,000 | $23,333 | $21,875 | $21,786 | $23,333 | $23,646 | $40,000 | $0 | $33,750 | $36,635 | $36,786 | $38,942 |
| Median Male Income | $32,083 | $44,375 | $46,731 | $52,625 | $48,295 | $50,500 | $48,906 | $41,667 | $32,212 | $31,339 | $34,100 | $36,908 | $36,818 | $46,071 |
| Median Female Income | $27,375 | $35,375 | $39,545 | $39,773 | $43,958 | $44,063 | $46,250 | $36,250 | $36,250 | $30,000 | $34,583 | $36,667 | $50,357 | $39,167 |
| Employed: | 134 | 61.47% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 6.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 69 | 31.65% |
| Total: | 218 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 8.21% |
| Service: | 23 | 17.16% |
| Sales and Office: | 48 | 35.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 31 | 23.13% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 15.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 134 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $114,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $25,700 (29.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,300. The median gross rent is $1,073, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $585 (119.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,073. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.43% (55.29% with a mortgage, 44.71% free-and-clear) and renters 28.57% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 40.50%, which is far higher than 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 | $88,400 | $94,300 | $107,800 | $102,600 | $108,800 | $72,500 | $108,300 | $77,500 | $81,800 | $0 | $97,100 | $98,500 | $112,500 | $114,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 20.59% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 35.29% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 5.88% |
| $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: | 13 | 38.24% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $488 | $900 | $933 | $964 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $950 | $967 | $1,063 | $1,073 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 47 | 39.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 31.93% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 28.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 59.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 81 | 40.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 200 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 165 | 82.50% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 3.50% |
| Other Units: | 28 | 14.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 200 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.10% 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 85.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 12.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 17.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (63.64%). College enrollment is 27.27%, 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: | 13 | 6.74% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 7.77% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 94 | 48.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 7.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 26 | 13.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 16.06% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 165 | 85.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 31 | 16.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 142 | 53.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 97 | 36.74% |
| No Insurance: | 25 | 9.47% |
| Total: | 264 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 239 | 90.53% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 37.3% | 35.4% | 28.9% | 23.0% | 2.0% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 9.3% | 20.4% | 11.3% | 14.9% | 19.4% | 12.9% |
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): | 2 | 9.09% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 63.64% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 27.27% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 72.73% |
ZIP Code 17763 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 89Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17763 is located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, within the Williamsport, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48700) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 116,111 people, about 0.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 17763. It covers 17.188 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.326 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Williamsport, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 116,111Source: Census |
| MSA: | Williamsport, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 17.188 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.326 sq miSource: 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 17763 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 March 1, 2026.