PlainZIP

Laurelton, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17835

Union County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

219
167/sq mi
$48,611
Median income
$158,300
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laurelton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
167
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17835 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laurelton, Union County, Pennsylvania, home to just 219 residents across 1.3 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17835 reports a modest median household income of $48,611 (38% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $11,472. Local economic indicators show a 52.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $158,300 (30% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 12, and the average commute is -. To put 17835 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Union County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 17835, Laurelton, 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

219

Population

1.3

Area (sq mi)

167

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17835?

12.0

Median Age

29.8%

Male

70.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,611

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$11,472

Per Capita Income

52.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17835 ranks nationally

Laurelton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,611 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 34.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

22

Total Housing Units

22

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

5.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 17835, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,000.

4

Businesses

19

Employees

$204K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 17835 vs 17845 →

ZIP 17835 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17835 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17835 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17835 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17845 Millmont, PA 2,245 0.5 mi
17829 Hartleton, PA 244 2.8 mi
17880 Swengel, PA 72 4.3 mi
17813 Beavertown, PA 1,979 7.0 mi
17885 Weikert, PA 141 6.3 mi
16882 Woodward, PA 300 6.6 mi
17812 Beaver Springs, PA 1,480 9.8 mi
17862 Penns Creek, PA 577 7.8 mi
17844 Mifflinburg, PA 10,042 8.4 mi
17861 Paxtonville, PA 143 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

17837 standard
Lewisburg, PA
Pop: 19,815
17844 standard
Mifflinburg, PA
Pop: 10,042
17810 standard
Allenwood, PA
Pop: 4,683
17856 standard
New Columbia, PA
Pop: 3,365
17889 standard
Winfield, PA
Pop: 2,735
17845 standard
Millmont, PA
Pop: 2,245

Related Areas

Union County Laurelton, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17835 in? ▼
ZIP code 17835 (Laurelton) is located in Union County, Pennsylvania. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17835? ▼
ZIP code 17835 in Laurelton, PA has a population of 219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17835 is $48,611, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17835 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17835 is White at 92.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17835? ▼
ZIP code 17835 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17835 is 52.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.