The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17066 sells for about $107,900, or $75 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $681 a month.
ZIP 17066 — Mount Union
The housing market in 17066 is characterized by high affordability and low inventory, with values remaining stable but low compared to national averages. Market activity is slow, reflecting the rural nature of the area and a reliance on local trades. Most housing stock is older, and the market is primarily driven by local owner-occupants rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, and local workers seeking affordable housing in an established, small-town environment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 9.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 20.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 17066, Huntingdon County PA
The area is served by the Mount Union Area School District, which provides public education for the local community.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and weather risks typical of central Pennsylvania; insurance availability remains stable.
Economic momentum is modest, with a local economy historically tied to trades and manufacturing; development activity is currently limited.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in Huntingdon or Mifflin counties via local state routes.
The area offers access to the Juniata River for fishing and boating, with local parks providing basic outdoor amenities and community space.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family homes and older housing stock, with limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is driven by a mix of manufacturing, trades, and service-sector employment, with many residents commuting to larger regional centers.
Transportation is primarily served by local road networks; public transit options are limited in this rural setting.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the ZIP code.
Huntingdon County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes from the Mount Union Area School District and local municipal levies.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and recreational boating.
Central community space for local gatherings and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.