Herndon, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17830
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,947
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,942
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Herndon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17830 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17830 covers 79.1 square miles in Herndon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,947 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17830 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,942 (5% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,718. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,600 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $763; 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northumberland County, so 17830 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 17830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herndon, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17830.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 17830, Herndon, 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
1,947
Population
79.1
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17830?
49.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$73,942
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,718
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17830 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Herndon, 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)
$73,942 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
988housing units
988
Total Housing Units
797
Occupied Units
191
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$763
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 17830, employing approximately 371 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,593,000.
59
Businesses
371
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.1% |
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 17830 vs 17080 →
ZIP 17830 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
- 17048 4,046
Lykens (17048)
4,046 residents
- 17023 3,535
Elizabethville (17023)
3,535 residents
- 17864 2,445
Port Trevorton (17864)
2,445 residents
- 17830 1,947
Herndon (17830)
1,947 residents
- 17017 1,755
Dalmatia (17017)
1,755 residents
- 17823 1,273
Dornsife (17823)
1,273 residents
- 17030 832
Gratz (17030)
832 residents
- 17005 368
Berrysburg (17005)
368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17830 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17017
Dalmatia (17017)
$82,396 median income
- 17864
Port Trevorton (17864)
$79,881 median income
- 17023
Elizabethville (17023)
$79,435 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
- 17005
Berrysburg (17005)
$61,429 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17830 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17080 | Pillow, PA | 298 | 3.3 mi |
| 17005 | Berrysburg, PA | 368 | 5.9 mi |
| 17823 | Dornsife, PA | 1,273 | 4.4 mi |
| 17023 | Elizabethville, PA | 3,535 | 7.3 mi |
| 17864 | Port Trevorton, PA | 2,445 | 5.9 mi |
| 17867 | Rebuck, PA | 169 | 5.8 mi |
| 17017 | Dalmatia, PA | 1,755 | 5.6 mi |
| 17030 | Gratz, PA | 832 | 6.5 mi |
| 17048 | Lykens, PA | 4,046 | 6.6 mi |
| 17801 | Sunbury, PA | 16,671 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17830, 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 (1,947 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 17830 in?
ZIP code 17830 (Herndon) 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 17830?
ZIP code 17830 in Herndon, PA has a population of 1,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17830?
The median household income in ZIP 17830 is $73,942, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17830?
The median home value in ZIP 17830 is $194,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17830 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17830?
ZIP code 17830 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17830 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17830?
In ZIP code 17830, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 17830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17830 is 29.5 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 17830?
In ZIP code 17830, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17830 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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