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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
$58,775
Median income
$197,100
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,802. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $197,100 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $904 per month, and 65.6% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Northumberland County, letting you compare 17847 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 17847?

42.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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

$33,802

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17847 ranks nationally

Milton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,775 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,285

Total Housing Units

4,969

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$197,100

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17847 ranks #2 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 17847 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 17847 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Northumberland County

17801 standard
Sunbury, PA
Pop: 16,671
17866 standard
Coal Township, PA
Pop: 10,310
17872 standard
Shamokin, PA
Pop: 9,943
17851 standard
Mount Carmel, PA
Pop: 7,841
17857 standard
Northumberland, PA
Pop: 7,505
17777 standard
Watsontown, PA
Pop: 7,056

Related Areas

Northumberland County Milton, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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