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Winfield, PA
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17889.
Population
909
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
317
ZIP codes
1
Winfield and its ZIP codes
Winfield at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $88,625 a year, 14% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,200 and median rent is $696 a month.
Local data for Winfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winfield, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,625
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$253,200
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
91.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (308), Irish Americans (115), Polish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Winfield.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,062
17,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $5,993 per person
How people get to work
Winfield, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winfield, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
265
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
231
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Winfield
1 in or overlapping Winfield. Population shown
Cities near Winfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kapp HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.3 |
| KratzervilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| NorthumberlandBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Shamokin DamBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| LinntownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| LewisburgBorough | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| MontandonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| SunburyCity | 4.9 mi | 2 |
| Hummels WharfCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| New BerlinBorough | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SelinsgroveBorough | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| MiltonBorough | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| West MiltonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| KreamerCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| New ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winfield, PA in?
- Winfield is in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Winfield, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Winfield include 17889.
- What is the population of Winfield, PA?
- About 909 people live in Winfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winfield?
- Nearby places include Kapp Heights (2.7 mi), Kratzerville (3.4 mi), Northumberland (3.5 mi), Shamokin Dam (3.8 mi), Linntown (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023