17847 ZIP Code
Milton, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17847 |
| City/Town: | Milton |
| County: | Northumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,479 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,425 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,466 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,369 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,400 |
| Land Area: | 46.3 sq miles
119.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0080, -76.8109 |
Population Information (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,479 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,821 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,658 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 619 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 541 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 854 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 585 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 843 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,346 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,197 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,362 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 840 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 989 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,088 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 861 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 354 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $824 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,369 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,895 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 474 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,037 | 62.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,858 | 38.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,037 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 240 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 358 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,069 | 50.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,200 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 853 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 995 | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 322 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,425 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,431 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,457 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,466 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,090 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,780 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 310 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,266 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,814 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 551 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 415 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,032 | 96.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 43 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 26 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 189 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 189 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 272 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 651 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 209 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 230 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 212 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17847 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 143 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 90 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 522 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 872 | 17.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 597 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 868 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 717 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 668 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 282 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 136 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17847 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,733 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 304 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 69 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 412 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17847 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 451 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 933 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 999 | 17.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 324 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 139 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 143 | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,521 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 451 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 207 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 290 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.4% | 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 (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,631 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,012 | 69.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,102 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 758 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17847 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,798 | 77.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,715 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,307 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 178 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 48 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 574 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17847 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,924 | 54.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 451 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 429 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 480 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 82 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 92 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 327 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 581 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17847 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 97 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 376 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 548 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 543 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 966 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 631 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 622 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 262 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,312 | 24.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17847 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 112 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 675 | 12.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,521 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,157 | 40.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 652 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 252 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17847 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,604 | 32.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 339 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,693 | 34.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 935 | 19.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 185 | 3.8% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 114 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17847 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 441 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,727 | 35.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,555 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,172 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17847 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 338 | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 243 | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 626 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 526 | 17.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 840 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 348 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 110 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17847 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,390 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $824 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,895 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,128 | 43.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 732 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,235 | 25.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 964 | 19.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,304 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,661 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17847 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,908 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,707 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,242 | 45.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 163 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 695 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,092 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17847 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,110 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 67 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 59 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,173 | 55.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 555 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 256 | 12.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,121 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 876 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,389 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,844 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 135 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,046 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 663 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17847 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,114 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,204 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 693 | 57.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 490 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 73 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 21 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17847 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,150 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 90 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 329 | 365.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 329 | 365.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 329 | 365.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 36 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 248 | 275.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 10.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17847 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,860 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,351 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 509 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 293 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 158 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17847 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,895 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,394 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Milton, PA17847