| City: | White Deer, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Whtdeer |
| County: | Union County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:34:51 PM |
| Population: | 305 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0770, -76.8764 |
| Land Area: | 0.164 sq mi |
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Mail here travels through two rural carrier routes rather than traditional street delivery. White Deer Pike sees the most postal activity with 11 delivery records, followed by smaller streets like Interstate Avenue and Leisure Road. The area covers just 0.16 square miles of land along Union County's rural landscape, where the median age is 41.6 years and the median household income sits at $16,733.
The street names reflect rural Pennsylvania character, with White Deer Pike serving as the main thoroughfare. Leisure Road and Deerfoot Lane suggest the area's quiet, countryside setting. The mix of pikes, avenues, and lanes shows typical small-town road classification without the formal grid structure of larger communities.
ZIP Code 17887 has 305 residents and 154 households (average 1.98 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 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.1%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.0%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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: | 305Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 591Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,859.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 154Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $160,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.98Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 328 | 142 | 215 | 300 | 278 | 287 | 242 | 232 | 227 | 656 | 622 | 810 | 653 | 591 |
| Decennial Census | 1,778 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 305 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.6
Male Median Age: 50.6
Female Median Age: 35.5
| 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 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Female | 3 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 5 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 29 | 34 | 26 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| White: | 290 | 98.31% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.34% |
| Total: | 295 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 148 | 48.52% | 50.6 years |
| Females: | 157 | 51.48% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 305 | 100% | 41.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 572 | 96.79% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 19 | 3.21% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.21% |
| Total Population: | 591 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 572 | 96.79% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19 | 3.21% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $15,583 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,382. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $16,358 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,358). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.5%, which is well above 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 Service (100.0%).
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 | $15,583 | $23,304 | $27,452 | $27,232 | $27,424 | $24,853 | $30,417 | $0 | $45,382 | $48,821 | $0 | $0 | $16,733 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $14,383 | $21,406 | $30,060 | $30,833 | $31,589 | $31,534 | $32,153 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,231 | $24,554 | $27,159 | $17,037 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,431 | $0 | $0 | $15,036 | $16,458 | $16,293 | $16,358 |
| Median Male Income | $50,438 | $53,021 | $0 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,328 | $52,768 | $42,351 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 235 | 68.51% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 108 | 31.49% |
| Total: | 343 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 235 | 100.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 235 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $160,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $150,401 (1,504.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.57% (35.35% with a mortgage, 64.65% free-and-clear) and renters 21.43% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower 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 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $65,900 | $67,300 | $68,600 | $126,600 | $0 | $0 | $158,800 | $160,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 54 | 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: | 54 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 70 | 27.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 128 | 50.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 54 | 21.43% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 252 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 252 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 252 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 89 | 35.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 163 | 64.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 252 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.50% 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 79.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 15.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 30.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 34.80 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 (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 70 | 20.41% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 126 | 36.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 19 | 5.54% |
| Associate's degree: | 109 | 31.78% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 5.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 343 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 273 | 79.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 5.54% |
| Private Insurance: | 560 | 86.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 89 | 13.71% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 649 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 649 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 66.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 37.5% | 70.8% | 49.2% | 50.4% | 54.1% | 36.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 248 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 248 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 248 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 17887 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: | 221Source: 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 17887 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 0.68% of whom live in ZIP Code 17887. It covers 0.164 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 0.164 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17887 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.