| City: | Hartleton, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Union County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:34:05 PM |
| Population: | 193 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9028, -77.1566 |
| Land Area: | 0.724 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Hartleton is a small rural community in Union County, Pennsylvania. With 193 residents and 72 households, this ZIP serves a compact area in central Pennsylvania's agricultural region. The post office operates as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available.
The Hartleton post office maintains 29 PO Boxes serving the local population. At the same time, limited rural delivery reaches some areas through two rural carrier routes along Main Street, Cold Run Road, and Water Street. About 40% of households use PO Boxes, while others receive rural route delivery.
This is a working-age community with a median age of 43.3 years. Most residents are homeowners (55 of 72 households own their homes). The median household income of $80,417 sits above the national average. About one-quarter of workers (24.5%) work from home, which is higher than typical for rural Pennsylvania.
For PO Box mail:
PO Box [Number]
Hartleton, PA 17829For rural route delivery (where available):
[Street Address]
Hartleton, PA 17829Small street network with traditional Main Street and local roads like Cold Run Road and Water Street.
ZIP Code 17829 has 193 residents and 72 households (average 2.68 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.5% male and 43.5% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, 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: | 193Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 212Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 266.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $80,417Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 72Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $137,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.68Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 306 | 265 | 259 | 225 | 203 | 255 | 201 | 230 | 244 | 281 | 264 | 244 | 210 | 212 |
| Decennial Census | 244 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 193 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.3
Male Median Age: 44.3
Female Median Age: 42.5
| 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 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 10 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| White: | 185 | 98.40% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.60% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 188 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 109 | 56.48% | 44.3 years |
| Females: | 84 | 43.52% | 42.5 years |
| Total: | 193 | 100% | 43.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 210 | 99.06% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.94% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 212 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 212 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $80,417, which is roughly equal to the national median ($80,734), is up $36,667 (83.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,667. Family households earn a median of $86,250 versus $44,844 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,406). By gender, male median income is $56,458 and female is $39,886, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,572 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.7%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (23.5%).
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 | $43,750 | $39,792 | $42,917 | $47,917 | $50,625 | $59,167 | $58,958 | $61,250 | $63,750 | $70,938 | $73,125 | $76,875 | $80,417 | $80,417 |
| Median Family Income | $43,438 | $51,250 | $56,250 | $56,875 | $62,708 | $65,000 | $64,063 | $65,875 | $65,938 | $76,875 | $77,500 | $81,250 | $87,750 | $86,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,875 | $18,125 | $18,125 | $19,167 | $18,333 | $0 | $25,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,750 | $45,417 | $44,844 |
| Median Male Income | $32,188 | $31,458 | $30,833 | $35,000 | $35,938 | $41,397 | $48,750 | $44,792 | $42,083 | $47,321 | $48,214 | $53,125 | $56,500 | $56,458 |
| Median Female Income | $17,000 | $38,125 | $28,750 | $21,406 | $21,818 | $25,667 | $24,375 | $23,958 | $29,375 | $31,953 | $34,773 | $36,750 | $39,205 | $39,886 |
| Employed: | 119 | 65.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 62 | 34.25% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 23.53% |
| Service: | 18 | 15.13% |
| Sales and Office: | 28 | 23.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 27 | 22.69% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 15.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 119 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $137,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $23,200 (20.30%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,800. The median gross rent is $1,023, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $248 (32.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $279. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.43% (47.69% with a mortgage, 52.31% free-and-clear) and renters 28.57% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $114,300 | $100,000 | $95,000 | $96,000 | $100,800 | $103,500 | $113,900 | $137,500 | $145,300 | $131,300 | $122,900 | $135,700 | $135,400 | $137,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 34.62% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 11 | 42.31% |
| $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: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $775 | $1,031 | $975 | $1,042 | $950 | $830 | $731 | $740 | $744 | $775 | $850 | $833 | $800 | $1,023 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 34.07% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 37.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 26 | 28.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 91 | 95.79% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 4.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 81 | 85.26% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 14.74% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.90% 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 77.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 10.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 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 elementary (77.27%). College enrollment is 4.55%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 8.02% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 14.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 69 | 42.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 14.20% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 2.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 29 | 17.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 125 | 77.16% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 17.90% |
| Private Insurance: | 115 | 48.12% |
| Public Insurance: | 74 | 30.96% |
| No Insurance: | 50 | 20.92% |
| Total: | 239 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 189 | 79.08% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 2 | 9.09% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 4.55% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 77.27% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 4.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 4.55% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 13.64% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 19 | 86.36% |
ZIP Code 17829 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 23 people with an annual payroll of $608,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 36Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $127,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $608,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 23Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17829 is located in Union County, Pennsylvania, within the Lewisburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30260) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 44,947 people, about 0.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 17829. It covers 0.724 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lewisburg, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 44,947Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.724 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: | 4232936Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hartleton borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17829 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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.