Milton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17847
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,051
- 99/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,775
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 99
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17847 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 17847 (Milton, PA) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.2 in 2023 to 247.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 17847 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,051 residents across 121.5 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17847 reports a modest median household income of $58,775 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,802. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,100 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $904; 65.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northumberland County, so 17847 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 17847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17847.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 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 17847, Milton, 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
12,051
Population
121.5
Area (sq mi)
99
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17847?
42.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.3%
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?
$58,775
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$33,802
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17847 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Milton, 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)
$58,775 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,285housing units
5,285
Total Housing Units
4,969
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$904
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 17847 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 178 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 191 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 227 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 241 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 248 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 251 business establishments in ZIP 17847, employing approximately 5,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $263,873,000.
251
Businesses
5,220
Employees
$263.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 17 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 17847 vs 17865 →
ZIP 17847 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17837
Lewisburg (17837)
19,815 residents
- 17847
Milton (17847)
12,051 residents
- 17857 7,505
Northumberland (17857)
7,505 residents
- 17777 7,056
Watsontown (17777)
7,056 residents
- 17856 3,365
New Columbia (17856)
3,365 residents
- 17886 895
West Milton (17886)
895 residents
- 17850 645
Montandon (17850)
645 residents
- 17884 305
Washingtonville (17884)
305 residents
- 17730 257
Dewart (17730)
257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17847 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17847 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17856
New Columbia (17856)
$91,661 median income
- 17837
Lewisburg (17837)
$88,975 median income
- 17749
Mc Ewensville (17749)
$74,500 median income
- 17857
Northumberland (17857)
$67,298 median income
- 17777
Watsontown (17777)
$67,188 median income
- 17847
Milton (17847)
$58,775 median income
- 17884
Washingtonville (17884)
$55,909 median income
- 17850
Montandon (17850)
$51,429 median income
- 17886
West Milton (17886)
$47,574 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17847 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17865 | Potts Grove, PA | 92 | 1.5 mi |
| 17749 | Mc Ewensville, PA | 244 | 4.6 mi |
| 17886 | West Milton, PA | 895 | 3.7 mi |
| 17850 | Montandon, PA | 645 | 3.9 mi |
| 17857 | Northumberland, PA | 7,505 | 5.7 mi |
| 17777 | Watsontown, PA | 7,056 | 6.8 mi |
| 17837 | Lewisburg, PA | 19,815 | 7.6 mi |
| 17730 | Dewart, PA | 257 | 8.2 mi |
| 17884 | Washingtonville, PA | 305 | 7.9 mi |
| 17856 | New Columbia, PA | 3,365 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17847, 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 (12,051 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 17847 in?
ZIP code 17847 (Milton) 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 17847?
ZIP code 17847 in Milton, PA has a population of 12,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17847?
The median household income in ZIP 17847 is $58,775, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17847?
The median home value in ZIP 17847 is $197,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17847 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17847?
ZIP code 17847 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 5,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17847?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17847 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (36), Transportation and warehousing (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17847?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17847 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17847?
In ZIP code 17847, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 17847?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17847 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17847?
In ZIP code 17847, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17847 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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