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McElhattan, PA
Census-designated place in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17748.
Population
1,036
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
288
ZIP codes
1
McElhattan and its ZIP codes
McElhattan at a glance
- The median household income is $71,250, 9% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,500 (15% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $861 a month.
Local data for McElhattan, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McElhattan, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$861/mo
Homeownership
89.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
52.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (238), Italian Americans (44), Scottish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for McElhattan.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,572
12,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,562
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
PPP loans
$524K
9 loans, 129 jobs reported
How people get to work
McElhattan, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McElhattan, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
557
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
336
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in McElhattan
1 in or overlapping McElhattan. Population shown
Cities near McElhattan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoolrichCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| AvisBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| DunnstownCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| CastaneaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Lock HavenCity | 5.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Jersey ShoreBorough | 5.6 mi | 1.2 |
| RoteCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| RauchtownCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.8 |
| FlemingtonBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| SalonaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| Mill HallBorough | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| LogantonBorough | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MackeyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| OvalCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| SalladasburgBorough | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| TylersvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McElhattan, PA in?
- McElhattan is in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in McElhattan, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McElhattan include 17748.
- What is the population of McElhattan, PA?
- About 1,036 people live in McElhattan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McElhattan?
- Nearby places include Woolrich (2.5 mi), Avis (2.9 mi), Dunnstown (3.5 mi), Castanea (4.8 mi), Lock Haven (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023