ZIP Code 17840

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Locust Gap · Northumberland County · Pennsylvania

Population
533

83/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 25.3

Land area
6.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 17840 in Locust Gap, Pennsylvania has a population of 533. 0

ZIP code 17840 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in Locust Gap, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 533 residents, producing a population density of 83 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 17840 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 17840 sits at , while per-capita income is $19,838. The poverty rate stands at 33.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 17840 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Northumberland County, so you can benchmark 17840 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17840, Locust Gap, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

533

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17840?

25.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 28.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

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?

$19,838

Per Capita Income

33.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

131

Total Housing Units

58

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

1971

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 17840, employing approximately 404 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,311,000.

4

Businesses

404

Employees

$10.3M

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 17840 vs 17851 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
17851 Mount Carmel, PA 7,841 2.2 mi
17834 Kulpmont, PA 3,565 1.9 mi
17832 Marion Heights, PA 628 2.7 mi
17943 Lavelle, PA 229 2.6 mi
17945 Locustdale, PA 180 3.2 mi
17921 Ashland, PA 7,676 4.0 mi
17888 Wilburton, PA 326 3.9 mi
17936 Gordon, PA 763 5.1 mi
17964 Pitman, PA 798 5.2 mi
17866 Coal Township, PA 10,310 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17840 in?
ZIP code 17840 (Locust Gap) 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 17840?
ZIP code 17840 in Locust Gap, PA has a population of 533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17840?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17840 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17840?
ZIP code 17840 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17840?
In ZIP code 17840, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17840?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17840 is 33.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Locust Gap, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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