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Burnham, PA
Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17009.
Population
1,744
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,657
ZIP codes
1
Burnham and its ZIP codes
Burnham at a glance
- Burnham is about 5.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,656, 13% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,200 (45% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Burnham, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burnham, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,656
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (504), Irish Americans (214), Italian Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mifflin County. PPP loans are for Burnham.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,311
17,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,490 per person
PPP loans
$3.4M
58 loans, 672 jobs reported
How people get to work
Burnham, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burnham, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Burnham
1 in or overlapping Burnham. Population shown
Cities near Burnham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YeagertownCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.7 |
| Lumber CityCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ReedsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LewistownBorough | 2.7 mi | 2 |
| MaitlandCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Juniata TerraceBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Church HillCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| MilroyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| AlfarataCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| GranvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| BarrvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Potlicker FlatsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| SiglervilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| BellevilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| Strodes MillsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burnham, PA in?
- Burnham is in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Burnham, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burnham include 17009.
- What is the population of Burnham, PA?
- About 1,744 people live in Burnham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burnham?
- Nearby places include Yeagertown (0.9 mi), Highland Park (1 mi), Lumber City (2.5 mi), Reedsville (2.5 mi), Lewistown (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023