17857 ZIP Code – Northumberland, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17857 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County with a population of approximately 7,708 residents. The median household income is $66,672 — near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. The median home value of $171,200 is below the national average, with 77.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $874 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.4%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 48.7, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 17865, 17850, 17847.
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ZIP 17857 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17857 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,708 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $171k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $874 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17865 – Potts Grove
- 17850 – Montandon
- 17847 – Milton
- 17876 – Shamokin Dam
- 17801 – Sunbury
- 17868 – Riverside
- 17821 – Danville
- 17889 – Winfield
- 17886 – West Milton
- 17822 – Danville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17865 | POTTS GROVE | 33 | $110,625 |
| 17850 | MONTANDON | 617 | $48,142 |
| 17847 | MILTON | 11,479 | $54,425 |
| 17876 | SHAMOKIN DAM | 2,036 | $77,868 |
| 17801 | SUNBURY | 16,236 | $52,937 |