Northumberland County, PA ZIP Codes
28 ZIP codes cover all or part of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The Census Bureau counts 90,560 residents in the county, with a median household income of $60,583 and a median home value of $162,400. Median household income ranges from $48,750 in 17872 to $118,176 in 17824. Its largest communities include Sunbury, Shamokin, Milton, Mount Carmel and Northumberland.
Northumberland County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 90,560 |
| Households | 37,886 |
| Median household income | $60,583 |
| Median home value | $162,400 |
| Median age | 44.5 |
| Median rent | $806 |
All 28 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 122,838 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 50,733 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $48,750 (17872) to $118,176 (17824) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,849 |
| Homeowners | 74.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 105 routes, 52,447 homes (22 of 28 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Northumberland County: 17824 ($118,176)
- Most residents: 17821 (18,613 people)
- Highest homeownership: 17860 (96.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 17777 (35.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 17851 (15.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 17881 (38.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 17860 ($275,800)
Every ZIP code in Northumberland County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17821 | Danville | 18,613 | 8,017 | $76,971 | $249,500 | 69.8% | 26.2% | 10.9% | 16 | 9,082 | 24% of its land |
| 17801 | Sunbury | 16,429 | 7,016 | $60,664 | $153,500 | 69.2% | 25.7% | 7.1% | 13 | 7,623 | 100% of its land |
| 17756 | Muncy | 12,856 | 4,482 | $77,043 | $222,700 | 78.9% | 29.1% | 10.4% | 10 | 5,181 | 14% of its land |
| 17847 | Milton | 11,260 | 4,969 | $58,775 | $197,100 | 65.6% | 26.2% | 11.6% | 9 | 5,431 | 80% of its land |
| 17866 | Coal Township | 9,769 | 3,575 | $51,010 | $88,300 | 79.8% | 16.7% | 12.2% | 9 | 3,763 | 100% of its land |
| 17872 | Shamokin | 8,894 | 3,935 | $48,750 | $81,800 | 66.9% | 23.7% | 7.8% | 7 | 4,449 | 100% of its land |
| 17857 | Northumberland | 7,671 | 3,470 | $67,298 | $202,200 | 77.5% | 27.2% | 7.9% | 6 | 3,632 | 100% of its land |
| 17851 | Mount Carmel | 7,234 | 3,011 | $53,637 | $79,300 | 78.9% | 27.0% | 15.6% | 6 | 3,870 | 100% of its land |
| 17777 | Watsontown | 7,030 | 2,507 | $67,188 | $216,800 | 76.5% | 35.1% | 9.7% | 5 | 3,031 | 97% of its land |
| 17824 | Elysburg | 3,949 | 1,668 | $118,176 | $244,900 | 90.5% | 24.6% | 5.7% | 3 | 1,867 | 44% of its land |
| 17834 | Kulpmont | 3,480 | 1,640 | $56,167 | $94,000 | 82.1% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 3 | 1,692 | 100% of its land |
| 17772 | Turbotville | 2,693 | 1,109 | $81,146 | $241,900 | 86.6% | 24.8% | 4.3% | 2 | 909 | 31% of its land |
| 17860 | Paxinos | 2,332 | 948 | $92,000 | $275,800 | 96.8% | 34.8% | 3.4% | 2 | 945 | 100% of its land |
| 17830 | Herndon | 1,938 | 797 | $73,942 | $194,600 | 87.6% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 2 | 892 | 100% of its land |
| 17017 | Dalmatia | 1,509 | 683 | $82,396 | $216,600 | 78.9% | 20.5% | 3.6% | 3 | 777 | 78% of its land |
| 17881 | Trevorton | 1,479 | 604 | $54,122 | $120,000 | 80.8% | 27.0% | 3.1% | 2 | 652 | 100% of its land |
| 17823 | Dornsife | 1,258 | 458 | $78,864 | $232,100 | 87.8% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 2 | 516 | 100% of its land |
| 17964 | Pitman | 952 | 313 | $77,656 | $240,100 | 80.2% | 33.5% | 3.7% | 1 | 298 | 10% of its land |
| 17941 | Klingerstown | 733 | 310 | $63,750 | $207,100 | 76.8% | 24.8% | 7.9% | 1 | 374 | 36% of its land |
| 17868 | Riverside | 719 | 357 | $76,250 | $247,200 | 90.2% | 17.9% | 8.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 17832 | Marion Heights | 578 | 265 | $52,569 | $89,800 | 76.6% | 34.3% | 10.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 17850 | Montandon | 576 | 286 | $51,429 | $84,600 | 59.4% | 15.4% | 10.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 17867 | Rebuck | 239 | 70 | $75,833 | $177,500 | 81.4% | 45.7% | 3.8% | 1 | 64 | 100% of its land |
| 17749 | McEwensville | 234 | 88 | $74,500 | $196,900 | 69.3% | 23.9% | 0.9% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 17836 | Leck Kill | 190 | 73 | $91,250 | $137,500 | 65.8% | 28.8% | 3.8% | 1 | 85 | 100% of its land |
| 17840 | Locust Gap | 188 | 58 | — | — | 74.1% | 43.1% | 8.0% | 1 | 141 | 100% of its land |
| 17865 | Northumberland County | 24 | 13 | $37,083 | $145,800 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 17730 | Dewart | 11 | 11 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Northumberland County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Sunbury — 9,617 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Shamokin — 6,853 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Milton — 6,534 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mount Carmel — 5,677 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Northumberland — 3,866 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kulpmont — 2,724 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Edgewood (Northumberland County) — 2,078 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Watsontown — 2,005 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Riverside — 1,806 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Trevorton — 1,775 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Fairview-Ferndale — 1,742 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dewart — 1,247 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Marshallton — 1,187 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Montandon — 831 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Atlas — 719 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kapp Heights — 712 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ranshaw — 708 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marion Heights — 578 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Herndon — 366 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Tharptown (Uniontown) — 358 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dalmatia — 341 residents · 1 ZIP code
- McEwensville — 314 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Snydertown (Northumberland County) — 311 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Strong — 14 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Northumberland County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Northumberland County, PA?
- 17821, 17801, 17756, 17847, 17866, 17872, 17857, 17851, 17777, 17824, 17834, 17772, 17860, 17830, 17017, 17881, 17823, 17964, 17941, 17868, 17832, 17850, 17867, 17749, 17836, 17840, 17865 and 17730. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Northumberland County?
- 90,560 residents in 37,886 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Northumberland County?
- $60,583 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $48,750 (17872) to $118,176 (17824).
- Which Northumberland County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 17824, at $118,176, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Northumberland County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Northumberland County?
- For the 22 of 28 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 105 carrier routes reaching 52,447 residential and 2,829 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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