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Montandon, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17850

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

645
765/sq mi
$51,429
Median income
$84,600
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montandon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
765
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17850 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montandon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 645 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 765 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17850 reports a modest median household income of $51,429 (34% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $27,710. Local economic indicators show a 36.9% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $84,600 (63% below the state average), median rent at $769 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17850, plus 6 more within Northumberland County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 17850, Montandon, 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

645

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

765

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17850?

42.4

Median Age

58.3%

Male

41.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
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 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$51,429

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$27,710

Per Capita Income

36.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 17850 ranks nationally

Montandon, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,429 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

286

Total Housing Units

286

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.4%
Renter 40.6%

$84,600

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$769

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 17850, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,186,000.

12

Businesses

152

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17850 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 17850 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 17850 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 17850 ranks #8 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
17886 West Milton, PA 895 3.6 mi
17847 Milton, PA 12,051 3.9 mi
17865 Potts Grove, PA 92 4.1 mi
17837 Lewisburg, PA 19,815 4.9 mi
17857 Northumberland, PA 7,505 5.4 mi
17889 Winfield, PA 2,735 6.6 mi
17749 Mc Ewensville, PA 244 7.6 mi
17876 Shamokin Dam, PA 1,698 7.9 mi
17730 Dewart, PA 257 10.1 mi
17777 Watsontown, PA 7,056 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Northumberland County

17801 standard
Sunbury, PA
Pop: 16,671
17847 standard
Milton, PA
Pop: 12,051
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

Related Areas

Northumberland County Montandon, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17850 in? ▼
ZIP code 17850 (Montandon) 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 17850? ▼
ZIP code 17850 in Montandon, PA has a population of 645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17850 is $51,429, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17850 is $84,600, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17850 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17850? ▼
ZIP code 17850 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17850? ▼
In ZIP code 17850, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17850? ▼
In ZIP code 17850, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17850 is 36.9% 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.