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17974

Seltzer, PA

Total Population
388
Median Household Income
$84,167
Median Home Value
$145,800
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$84,167
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$145,800
100.3% above state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
298.4% below state median
Median Age
33.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Seltzer, PA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 33.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 76% family households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$84,167
+12.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-55,275,988
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.18 people

Total Households
122
Family Households
76.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
53.6%
#2 Industry
Construction
32.1%
#3 Industry
Education
14.3%
Total Employed Residents:56

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
46.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:128
Commute Insights
0
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.1%
128 employed
Labor Force
142
14 unemployed
Median Age
33.1 years
Per Capita Income
$28,909
Poverty Rate
11.3%

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