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Northumberland, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17857

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

7,505
108/sq mi
$67,298
Median income
$202,200
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17857 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northumberland, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,505 residents across 69.3 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17857 reports a modest median household income of $67,298 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,038. Poverty here runs at 14.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Housing costs here run $202,200 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $963 a month; 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17857, 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 17857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northumberland, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17857.

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 17857, Northumberland, 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

7,505

Population

69.3

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17857?

47.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$67,298

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,038

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17857 ranks nationally

Northumberland, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,298 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,670

Total Housing Units

3,470

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$202,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$963

Median Rent

1969

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

+27.2%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17857 have increased 27.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.8% 181
2021 +11.7% 202
2022 +11.0% 225
2023 +4.9% 236
2024 +27.2% 300

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 153 business establishments in ZIP 17857, employing approximately 3,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,159,000.

153

Businesses

3,182

Employees

$173.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 17.6%
Construction 19 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 17 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 8.5%
Manufacturing 11 7.2%
Finance and insurance 10 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.5%
Wholesale trade 6 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.3%
Utilities 3 2.0%

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 17857 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 17857 ranks #4 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 17857 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 17857 ranks #5 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 4.4 mi
17801 Sunbury, PA 16,671 6.5 mi
17847 Milton, PA 12,051 5.7 mi
17850 Montandon, PA 645 5.4 mi
17876 Shamokin Dam, PA 1,698 5.8 mi
17868 Riverside, PA 1,052 7.3 mi
17821 Danville, PA 18,219 7.9 mi
17749 Mc Ewensville, PA 244 10.3 mi
17886 West Milton, PA 895 8.3 mi
17884 Washingtonville, PA 305 10.2 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
17777 standard
Watsontown, PA
Pop: 7,056

Related Areas

Northumberland County Northumberland, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17857 in? ▼
ZIP code 17857 (Northumberland) 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 17857? ▼
ZIP code 17857 in Northumberland, PA has a population of 7,505 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17857 is $67,298, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17857 is $202,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17857 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17857? ▼
ZIP code 17857 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 3,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17857? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17857 are: Retail trade (27), Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17857? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17857 increased by 27.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 17857? ▼
In ZIP code 17857, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 17857? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17857 is 23.8 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 17857? ▼
In ZIP code 17857, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17857 is 14.3% 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.