What are the schools like in Penns Creek, PA?

School district data for Penns Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Penns Creek?

The median household income in Penns Creek, PA is $48,145 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Penns Creek, PA?

Penns Creek has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.7 inches.

Penns Creek, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Penns Creek, PA affordable or expensive?

Penns Creek's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Penns Creek is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,200 and the median rent is $988 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Penns Creek, PA?

Crime rate data for Penns Creek is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Penns Creek, PA a Good Place to Live?

Penns Creek is a small town of 794 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $48,145 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Penns Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Penns Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Penns Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.9

Penns Creek's overall cost of living index is 94.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Penns Creek costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Penns Creek, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$988	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,145	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Penns Creek is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Penns Creek, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Penns Creek sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 33.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Penns Creek, PA
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	33.7"

Demographics

Metric	Penns Creek, PA	National Avg
Population	794	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mifflinburg, PA 4 mi New Berlin, PA 4 mi Middleburg, PA 5 mi Hartleton, PA 6 mi Vicksburg CDP (Union County), PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Penns Creek

Penns Creek, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17862

Penns Creek vs Other Cities

Penns Creek, PA vs Mifflinburg, PA Penns Creek, PA vs New Berlin, PA Penns Creek, PA vs Middleburg, PA Penns Creek, PA vs Hartleton, PA Penns Creek, PA vs Vicksburg CDP (Union County), PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penns Creek, PA affordable or expensive?

Penns Creek's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Penns Creek roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,200 and median rent is $988/month.

What is the crime rate in Penns Creek, PA?

Crime data for Penns Creek is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Penns Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Penns Creek, PA a good place to live?

Penns Creek, PA has a population of 794, a median household income of $48,145, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Penns Creek?

Penns Creek averages 36.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 33.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Penns Creek?

Penns Creek, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17862.

What is the population of Penns Creek?

The population of Penns Creek, Pennsylvania is 794 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Penns Creek?

Key numbers for living in Penns Creek: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $146,200, median household income $48,145. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Penns Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.