ZIP Code 17886 in West Milton, PA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:West Milton, Pennsylvania
City Alias:Lewisburg, New Columbia
Names to Avoid:
W Milton
County:Union County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:44:18 PM
Population:777 [See All]
Area Codes:570 / 272
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.0217, -76.8746
Land Area:0.786 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 17886 has 777 residents and 350 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 41.6 years, about the same as the state (41.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.5% male and 46.5% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.3%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:777Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:777Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:461Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:988.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$37,288Source: Census ACS
Households:350Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$172,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.01Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--6679128607378211,0881,3121,4671,6301,1901,319657777
Decennial Census895------------------777------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.6

Male Median Age: 40.9

Female Median Age: 42.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2725303019292319351834392928171013
Female1122252721232218211121362643201112
Total38475557405245375629557555712182115
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:66382.46%
Black:121.49%
Hispanic:*718.83%
Asian:131.62%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:455.60%
Total:804100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:41653.54%40.9 years
Females:36146.46%42.7 years
Total:777100%41.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:73093.95%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:476.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:777100%
Total Native Population:777100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $37,288, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $13,388 (56.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,832. Family households earn a median of $68,000 versus $26,445 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,555). By gender, male median income is $75,398 and female is $76,058, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $660 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 37.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (36.6%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$23,900$32,500$41,149$55,000$62,664$54,965$54,832$53,365$39,120$45,859$24,635$33,514$37,288
Median Family Income$24,900$33,571$51,667$70,469$71,310$67,232$53,750$39,500$24,632$47,188$0$0$68,000
Median NonFamily Income$13,081$20,750$33,000$11,949$0$43,550$0$0$0$21,535$23,552$24,275$26,445
Median Male Income$25,764$26,672$37,656$41,250$0$42,826$0$11,898$0$0$11,862$73,100$75,398
Median Female Income$14,118$14,541$25,729$25,893$0$38,654$32,813$0$0$0$0$83,750$76,058
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:23537.01%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:40062.99%
Total:635100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4418.72%
Service:4720.00%
Sales and Office:8636.60%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3715.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:218.94%
Total Civilian Employed Population:235100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $172,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $72,300 (72.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,500. The median gross rent is $637, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $21 (3.41%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $353. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.96% (60.18% with a mortgage, 39.82% free-and-clear) and renters 43.04% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$99,900$98,500$96,200$120,700$104,400$116,200$126,400$134,000$132,700$141,400$141,500$156,900$172,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:127.19%
$500 to $999:9657.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:5935.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:167100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$616$449$775$761$498$729$931$962$990$861$0$637$637
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):13334.28%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8822.68%
Renter Occupied:16743.04%
Total Occupied Housing Units:388100%

Occupied Housing Units:388100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:388100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:37696.91%
Multi-Family Units:123.09%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:388100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.50% 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 78.70%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 68.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 45.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (80.19%). College enrollment is 10.38%, which is on par with the state rate (27.30%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:10616.99%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:274.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):29346.96%
Some college, no degree:294.65%
Associate's degree:6610.58%
Bachelor's degree:6410.26%
Graduate or professional degree:396.25%
Total:624100%
High school or higher:49178.69%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10316.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:46846.99%
Public Insurance:52853.01%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:996100%
Has Health Insurance:996100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%34.8%38.8%45.4%18.2%31.3%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:109.43%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):8580.19%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:1110.38%
Total:106100%
Early Childhood:109.43%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8580.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 17886 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 117 people with an annual payroll of $7,284,000. USPS data shows 208 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:208Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:7Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:445Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:130Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:30Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,901,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,284,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:117Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 17886 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 42,570 people, about 1.83% of whom live in ZIP Code 17886. It covers 0.786 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:42,570Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.786 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:4283520Source: Census
Place Name:West Milton CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


17887 | | 17885

Schools in ZIP Code 17886


We could not locate which school district 17886 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.

White Deer El Sch 631 New Columbia Rd
New Columbia, PA 17856
District: Milton Area School DistrictNearby
Kelly El Sch 325 Hospital Dr
Lewisburg, PA 17837
District: Lewisburg Area School DistrictNearby
Lewisburg Hs 545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
District: Lewisburg Area School DistrictNearby
Linntown El Sch 1951 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
District: Lewisburg Area School DistrictNearby
Donald H Eichhorn Ms 2057 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
District: Lewisburg Area School DistrictNearby
Meadowbrook Christian School 363 Stamm Rd
Milton, PA 17847
District: Private SchoolNearby
Maranatha Mennonite Christian School 1485 Plotts Rd
Watsontown, PA 17777
District: Private SchoolNearby
Spring View Amish School 1276 Seagrave Dr
Watsontown, PA 17777
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 17886


Miller-Motte College-Mccann-Lewisburg 7495 Westbranch Hwy
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Type: Post Secondary
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Lpn Career 1339 Saint Mary Street Suite 2
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Type: Post Secondary
Bucknell University One Dent Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam 30 Baldwin Blvd, Suite 50
Shamokin Dam, PA 17876
Type: Post Secondary
Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury 191 Performance Road
Sunbury, PA 17801
Type: Post Secondary
Susquehanna University 514 University Ave
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1025
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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