Trevorton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 17881
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,556
- 126/sq mi High-density area
- $54,122
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trevorton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 126
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17881 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 17881 covers 12.3 square miles in Trevorton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,556 residents on file, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 17881 reports a modest median household income of $54,122 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,432. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,000 (47% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $697; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Northumberland County, so 17881 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 17881
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trevorton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17881.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 17881, Trevorton, 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
1,556
Population
12.3
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 17881?
38.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$54,122
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$31,432
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 17881 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Trevorton, 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)
$54,122 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
684housing units
684
Total Housing Units
604
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,000
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$697
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 17881, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $775,000.
15
Businesses
39
Employees
$775K
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 33.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 20.0% |
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 17881 vs 17872 →
ZIP 17881 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17801
Sunbury (17801)
16,671 residents
- 17866
Coal Township (17866)
10,310 residents
- 17872
Shamokin (17872)
9,943 residents
- 17860 1,994
Paxinos (17860)
1,994 residents
- 17830 1,947
Herndon (17830)
1,947 residents
- 17881 1,556
Trevorton (17881)
1,556 residents
- 17823 1,273
Dornsife (17823)
1,273 residents
- 17941 834
Klingerstown (17941)
834 residents
- 17968 329
Sacramento (17968)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17881 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 17881 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17968
Sacramento (17968)
$111,500 median income
- 17860
Paxinos (17860)
$92,000 median income
- 17836
Leck Kill (17836)
$91,250 median income
- 17823
Dornsife (17823)
$78,864 median income
- 17867
Rebuck (17867)
$75,833 median income
- 17830
Herndon (17830)
$73,942 median income
- 17941
Klingerstown (17941)
$63,750 median income
- 17801
Sunbury (17801)
$60,664 median income
- 17881
Trevorton (17881)
$54,122 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 17881 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17872 | Shamokin, PA | 9,943 | 3.2 mi |
| 17860 | Paxinos, PA | 1,994 | 3.5 mi |
| 17867 | Rebuck, PA | 169 | 4.8 mi |
| 17823 | Dornsife, PA | 1,273 | 5.1 mi |
| 17866 | Coal Township, PA | 10,310 | 6.3 mi |
| 17836 | Leck Kill, PA | 266 | 6.0 mi |
| 17801 | Sunbury, PA | 16,671 | 5.8 mi |
| 17941 | Klingerstown, PA | 834 | 7.4 mi |
| 17968 | Sacramento, PA | 329 | 10.4 mi |
| 17830 | Herndon, PA | 1,947 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 17881, 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 (1,556 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 17881 in?
ZIP code 17881 (Trevorton) 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 17881?
ZIP code 17881 in Trevorton, PA has a population of 1,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17881?
The median household income in ZIP 17881 is $54,122, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17881?
The median home value in ZIP 17881 is $120,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17881?
The largest racial group in ZIP 17881 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17881?
ZIP code 17881 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17881?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17881 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17881?
In ZIP code 17881, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 17881?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17881 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17881?
In ZIP code 17881, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17881?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17881 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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