Dornsife, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17823
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,273
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,864
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dornsife pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17823 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17823 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dornsife, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,273 residents across 89.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17823 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,864 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,560. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 0.3%. Median home value is $232,100 (2% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $780; 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northumberland County, so 17823 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 17823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dornsife, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17823.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17823, Dornsife, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,273
Population
89.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17823?
46.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,864
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$32,560
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17823 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Dornsife, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,864 Top 36% higher than 64% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
504housing units
504
Total Housing Units
458
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 17823, employing approximately 193 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,809,000.
23
Businesses
193
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 30.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 17823 vs 17867 →
ZIP 17823 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17801
Sunbury (17801)
16,671 residents
- 17872
Shamokin (17872)
9,943 residents
- 17048 4,046
Lykens (17048)
4,046 residents
- 17830 1,947
Herndon (17830)
1,947 residents
- 17881 1,556
Trevorton (17881)
1,556 residents
- 17823 1,273
Dornsife (17823)
1,273 residents
- 17941 834
Klingerstown (17941)
834 residents
- 17030 832
Gratz (17030)
832 residents
- 17080 298
Pillow (17080)
298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17823 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17823 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17836
Leck Kill (17836)
$91,250 median income
- 17823
Dornsife (17823)
$78,864 median income
- 17867
Rebuck (17867)
$75,833 median income
- 17048
Lykens (17048)
$73,993 median income
- 17830
Herndon (17830)
$73,942 median income
- 17080
Pillow (17080)
$73,438 median income
- 17941
Klingerstown (17941)
$63,750 median income
- 17801
Sunbury (17801)
$60,664 median income
- 17881
Trevorton (17881)
$54,122 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17823 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17867 | Rebuck, PA | 169 | 1.9 mi |
| 17830 | Herndon, PA | 1,947 | 4.4 mi |
| 17030 | Gratz, PA | 832 | 7.8 mi |
| 17881 | Trevorton, PA | 1,556 | 5.1 mi |
| 17048 | Lykens, PA | 4,046 | 7.9 mi |
| 17836 | Leck Kill, PA | 266 | 6.4 mi |
| 17801 | Sunbury, PA | 16,671 | 8.0 mi |
| 17941 | Klingerstown, PA | 834 | 6.3 mi |
| 17872 | Shamokin, PA | 9,943 | 6.6 mi |
| 17080 | Pillow, PA | 298 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17823, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,273 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 17823 in?
ZIP code 17823 (Dornsife) is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Northumberland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northumberland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17823?
ZIP code 17823 in Dornsife, PA has a population of 1,273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17823?
The median household income in ZIP 17823 is $78,864, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17823?
The median home value in ZIP 17823 is $232,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17823?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17823 is White at 98.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17823?
ZIP code 17823 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17823?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17823 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17823?
In ZIP code 17823, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17823?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17823 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17823?
In ZIP code 17823, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17823?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17823 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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