17851 ZIP Code
Mount carmel, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17851 |
| City/Town: | Mount carmel |
| County: | Northumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 7,232 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,287 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,655 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,903 |
| Median Home Value: | $62,800 |
| Land Area: | 15.0 sq miles
38.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8028, -76.4247 |
Population Information (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,232 | -- |
| Male: | 3,663 | 50.6% |
| Female: | 3,569 | 49.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.6 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 327 | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 386 | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 270 | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 523 | 7.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 351 | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 836 | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 999 | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 791 | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 564 | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 596 | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 978 | 13.5% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 372 | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over: | 239 | 3.3% |
Housing Information (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $62,800 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- |
| Median rent: | $765 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 3,903 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,040 | 77.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 863 | 22.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,200 | 72.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 840 | 27.6% |
Educational Attainment (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,375 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 206 | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 434 | 8.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,537 | 47.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 831 | 15.5% |
| Associate degree: | 655 | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 476 | 8.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 236 | 4.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.2% |
Income Information (17851 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,287 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,839 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,356 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,655 / yr. |
Employment (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,106 | -- |
| Employed: | 2,844 | 91.6% |
| Unemployed: | 262 | 8.4% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,077 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,362 | 83.1% |
| Government workers: | 367 | 12.9% |
| Self-employed: | 115 | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,753 | 93.4% |
| Black or African American: | 121 | 1.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 30 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 53 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races: | 275 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 296 | 4.1% |
| Mexican: | 242 | 3.3% |
| Puerto Rican: | 23 | 0.3% |
| Cuban: | 31 | 0.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 188 | 2.6% |
Income Distribution (17851 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 217 | 7.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 149 | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 521 | 17.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 227 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 480 | 15.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 457 | 15.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 478 | 15.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 438 | 14.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 73 | 2.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute to Work (17851 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,131 | 74.9% |
| Carpooled: | 290 | 10.2% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.1% |
| Walked: | 144 | 5.1% |
| Other means: | 60 | 2.1% |
| Worked from home: | 164 | 5.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- |
Industry (17851 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 1.4% |
| Construction: | 141 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 464 | 16.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 102 | 3.6% |
| Retail trade: | 298 | 10.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 111 | 3.9% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 107 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 161 | 5.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,037 | 36.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 170 | 6.0% |
| Other services: | 102 | 3.6% |
| Public administration: | 105 | 3.7% |
Poverty Status (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,883 | 95.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,189 | 57.9% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,984 | 55.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 234 | 3.2% |
Benefits & Assistance (17851 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,971 | 64.8% |
| Social Security income: | 1,418 | 46.6% |
| Retirement income: | 922 | 30.3% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 192 | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 176 | 5.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 797 | 26.2% |
Housing Types (17851 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,371 | 35.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,898 | 48.6% |
| 2 units: | 130 | 3.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 249 | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 49 | 1.3% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 36 | 0.9% |
| 20 or more units: | 126 | 3.2% |
| Mobile home: | 44 | 1.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17851 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 76 | 1.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 57 | 1.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 74 | 1.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 283 | 7.3% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 223 | 5.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 147 | 3.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 342 | 8.8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 424 | 10.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,277 | 58.3% |
Bedrooms (17851 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 44 | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom: | 363 | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,035 | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,681 | 43.1% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 572 | 14.7% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 208 | 5.3% |
Heating Fuel (17851 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 932 | 30.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 93 | 3.1% |
| Electricity: | 628 | 20.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,130 | 37.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 192 | 6.3% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.3% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 1.6% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.3% |
Vehicles Available (17851 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 395 | 13.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,328 | 43.7% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 721 | 23.7% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 596 | 19.6% |
Home Value Distribution (17851 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 856 | 38.9% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 707 | 32.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 274 | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 106 | 4.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 178 | 8.1% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 79 | 3.6% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17851 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $912 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $443 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $765 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 |
Households (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,040 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,180 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 310 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 688 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 970 | 31.9% |
| Householder living alone: | 749 | 24.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,192 | 39.2% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- |
Marital Status (17851 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,049 | -- |
| Never married: | 1,191 | 39.1% |
| Now married: | 1,325 | 43.5% |
| Separated: | 122 | 4.0% |
| Widowed: | 381 | 12.5% |
| Divorced: | 940 | 30.8% |
School Enrollment (17851 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,237 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Kindergarten: | 33 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 576 | 46.6% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 399 | 32.3% |
| College or graduate school: | 228 | 18.4% |
Veterans & Disability (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,933 | -- |
| Veterans: | 529 | 8.9% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,117 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,620 | 22.8% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 116 | 7.2% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 974 | 60.1% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 530 | 32.7% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17851 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,920 | 81.9% |
| Different house: | 1,196 | 16.5% |
| Same county: | 836 | 69.9% |
| Different county: | 360 | 30.1% |
| Different state: | 19 | 1.6% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17851 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,059 | 97.6% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 173 | 665.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 173 | 665.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 173 | 665.4% |
| Asia: | 19 | 73.1% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 131 | 503.8% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17851 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,905 | -- |
| English only: | 6,622 | 95.9% |
| Language other than English: | 283 | 4.1% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 235 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 34 | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.2% |
Computers & Internet (17851 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,040 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,437 | 80.2% |
Mount carmel, PA17851