17801 ZIP Code
Sunbury, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17801 |
| City/Town: | Sunbury |
| County: | Northumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,236 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,937 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,180 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,335 |
| Median Home Value: | $136,600 |
| Land Area: | 66.1 sq miles
171.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8374, -76.7607 |
Population Information (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,236 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,735 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,501 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 735 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,078 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,086 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 903 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 981 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,920 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,672 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,196 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,093 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,155 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,028 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 973 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 416 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $136,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $716 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,335 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,739 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 596 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,384 | 65.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,355 | 34.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,453 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 230 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 791 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,845 | 51.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,691 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,095 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,452 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 349 | 3.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,937 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,179 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,110 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,180 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,162 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,816 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 346 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,034 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,697 | 85.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 813 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 275 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,867 | 91.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 286 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 585 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 477 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 749 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,020 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 837 | 5.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 158 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 297 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 314 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 936 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 613 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 967 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,182 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 811 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 944 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 433 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 242 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,900 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 804 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 35 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 355 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 90 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 561 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 407 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 947 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 175 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,402 | 17.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 454 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 36 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 195 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 492 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,029 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 682 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 479 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 400 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,439 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,886 | 67.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,931 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 606 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,802 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,720 | 40.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,718 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 496 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 320 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,199 | 17.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,460 | 60.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,090 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 432 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 372 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 156 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 590 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 221 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 114 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 224 | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 582 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 586 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,082 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 617 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 755 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 486 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,872 | 39.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 194 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 890 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,426 | 19.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,841 | 52.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 755 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,647 | 39.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 242 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,827 | 27.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,408 | 20.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 320 | 4.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 227 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 828 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,257 | 33.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,325 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,329 | 19.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 346 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,134 | 25.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 888 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 726 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 905 | 20.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 299 | 6.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 57 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,213 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $470 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $716 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,739 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,833 | 42.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 801 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,356 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,898 | 28.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,773 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,419 | 35.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,281 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,384 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,004 | 47.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 477 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,176 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,275 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 258 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 217 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,652 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 635 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 513 | 15.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,860 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,081 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,045 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,729 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 128 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,273 | 46.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,328 | 48.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,536 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,543 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,039 | 67.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 495 | 32.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 271 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,197 | 99.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 339 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 39 | 11.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 39 | 11.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 39 | 11.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1 | 0.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 1.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 14 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,501 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,963 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 538 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 392 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 117 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,739 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,901 | 87.6% | 89.4% |
Sunbury, PA17801