| City: | Paxtonville, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Snyder County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:24:00 AM |
| Population: | 216 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7743, -77.0783 |
| Land Area: | 0.482 sq mi |
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Paxtonville is a small rural village in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, with just 216 residents and 82 households. The post office maintains 51 PO Boxes, serving about 62% of local households. This is officially designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available within the immediate area, though two rural carrier routes do serve some addresses.
The village has a working-class character tied to transportation and logistics. Of the 108 workers in the area, 59% are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's an exceptionally high concentration for such a small community. Median household income stands at $65,536, with a median home value of $211,600. Most homes are old. Of the 86 total housing units, 67% were built before 1939, giving the village a historic rural Pennsylvania character.
The compact village includes just four streets in the ZIP+4 data: Paxton Street (with 4 delivery records, including some suites), Paxtonville Road (3 records), Maple Leaf Avenue (2 records), and Rosemont Avenue (1 record). The post office operates as a small facility with 5 business delivery points alongside the residential PO Boxes. With a median age of 41.2 years and nearly all residents born in the United States (100%), Paxtonville is a stable, established rural community where mail access centers on the local post office.
Just four streets serve this compact village, with Paxton Street having the most delivery points including commercial suites.
ZIP Code 17861 has 216 residents and 82 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.1% male and 38.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.5%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, 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: | 216Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 120Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 448.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,536Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 82Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $211,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.01Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 68 | 95 | 78 | 63 | 58 | 113 | 154 | 161 | 169 | 196 | 222 | 125 | 120 |
| Decennial Census | 143 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 216 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.2
Male Median Age: 40.3
Female Median Age: 45.5
| 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 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| White: | 215 | 99.54% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.46% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 216 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 132 | 61.11% | 40.3 years |
| Females: | 84 | 38.89% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 216 | 100% | 41.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 120 | 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: | 120 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 120 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $65,536, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $35,953 (121.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,631. Family households earn a median of $66,012 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,012). By gender, male median income is $34,688 and female is $45,833, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $11,145 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 83.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,583 | $31,806 | $70,417 | $75,156 | $75,714 | $75,714 | $100,250 | $86,500 | $89,167 | $57,452 | $58,450 | $63,365 | $65,536 |
| Median Family Income | $43,214 | $45,469 | $72,292 | $75,156 | $75,714 | $76,607 | $101,500 | $100,750 | $103,636 | $87,750 | $58,900 | $63,702 | $66,012 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 | $21,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $62,778 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,659 | $46,797 | $46,797 | $48,125 | $39,375 | $39,167 | $34,688 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,250 | $57,125 | $59,773 | $42,243 | $43,438 | $46,250 | $45,833 |
| Employed: | 73 | 83.91% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14 | 16.09% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 38.36% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 20.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 5.48% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 35.62% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 73 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $211,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $85,300 (67.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.31% (58.14% with a mortgage, 41.86% free-and-clear) and renters 15.69% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $126,300 | $132,400 | $131,300 | $138,300 | $139,300 | $139,300 | $119,400 | $115,400 | $118,400 | $150,000 | $144,200 | $185,100 | $211,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 25 | 49.02% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 35.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 15.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 87.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 12.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 53 | 91.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 8.62% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 4.60% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 71 | 81.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 8.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 5.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 83 | 95.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 87 | 69.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 39 | 30.95% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 126 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 126 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 17861 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $1,946,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 54Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $335,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,946,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 42Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17861 is located in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, within the Selinsgrove, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42780) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,711 people, about 0.54% of whom live in ZIP Code 17861. It covers 0.482 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Selinsgrove, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 39,711Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.482 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 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: | 4258536Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Paxtonville CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17861 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 January 1, 2026.