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ZIP Code 17856
Allenwood, PA, Union County
Population
3,167
Land area
48.8sq mi
People per sq mi
65
City
Allenwood
ZIP 17856 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 17856 at a glance
- ZIP 17856 (Allenwood) is 78% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,661 a year, 18% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,600 (22% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for ZIP 17856
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 17856, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,661
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$197,600
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
93.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
18.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
49
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
998
$61.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.2M
51 loans
Campaign donations
$1,891
40% D, 58% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 17856, 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
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 17856?
- ZIP code 17856 is in Allenwood, PA (Union County).
- What county is ZIP code 17856 in?
- ZIP code 17856 is mostly in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 17856?
- About 3,167 people live in the 17856 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.