17857 ZIP Code
Northumberland, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 17857 |
| City/Town: | Northumberland |
| County: | Northumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 7,708 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,672 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,134 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,801 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,200 |
| Land Area: | 26.7 sq miles
69.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
6.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9321, -76.7730 |
Population Information (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,708 | -- |
| Male: | 3,777 | 49.0% |
| Female: | 3,931 | 51.0% |
| Median Age: | 51.6 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 186 | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 447 | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 529 | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 301 | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 159 | 2.1% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 669 | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 858 | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,176 | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 584 | 7.6% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 557 | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,175 | 15.2% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 684 | 8.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 383 | 5.0% |
Housing Information (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- |
| Median rent: | $874 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 3,801 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,499 | 92.1% |
| Vacant housing units: | 302 | 7.9% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,713 | 77.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 786 | 22.5% |
Educational Attainment (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,086 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 97 | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 379 | 6.2% |
| High school graduate: | 2,825 | 46.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 959 | 15.8% |
| Associate degree: | 484 | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 697 | 11.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 645 | 10.6% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.2% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.1% |
Income Information (17857 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,672 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,169 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,552 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,134 / yr. |
Employment (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,856 | -- |
| Employed: | 3,728 | 96.7% |
| Unemployed: | 128 | 3.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,643 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,993 | 80.3% |
| Government workers: | 423 | 11.3% |
| Self-employed: | 312 | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,248 | 94.0% |
| Black or African American: | 208 | 2.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 77 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races: | 175 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 141 | 1.8% |
| Mexican: | 169 | 2.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Cuban: | 33 | 0.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 132 | 1.7% |
Income Distribution (17857 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 128 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 99 | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 354 | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 309 | 8.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 434 | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 619 | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 649 | 18.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 557 | 15.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 186 | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more: | 164 | 4.7% |
Commute to Work (17857 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,964 | 79.5% |
| Carpooled: | 226 | 6.1% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 1.1% |
| Walked: | 41 | 1.1% |
| Other means: | 34 | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 287 | 7.7% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- |
Industry (17857 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 50 | 1.3% |
| Construction: | 169 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 541 | 14.5% |
| Wholesale trade: | 94 | 2.5% |
| Retail trade: | 539 | 14.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 323 | 8.7% |
| Information: | 62 | 1.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 121 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 238 | 6.4% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 999 | 26.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 358 | 9.6% |
| Other services: | 112 | 3.0% |
| Public administration: | 122 | 3.3% |
Poverty Status (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% |
| 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 (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,341 | 95.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,667 | 73.5% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,273 | 42.5% |
| Without health insurance: | 218 | 2.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (17857 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,466 | 70.5% |
| Social Security income: | 1,511 | 43.2% |
| Retirement income: | 1,036 | 29.6% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 118 | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 36 | 1.0% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 329 | 9.4% |
Housing Types (17857 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,663 | 70.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 409 | 10.8% |
| 2 units: | 182 | 4.8% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 147 | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 91 | 2.4% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 91 | 2.4% |
| Mobile home: | 205 | 5.4% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (17857 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 86 | 2.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 215 | 5.7% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 437 | 11.5% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 362 | 9.5% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 518 | 13.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 524 | 13.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 385 | 10.1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 284 | 7.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 990 | 26.0% |
Bedrooms (17857 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 416 | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 896 | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,679 | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 603 | 15.9% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 207 | 5.4% |
Heating Fuel (17857 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,293 | 37.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 146 | 4.2% |
| Electricity: | 1,288 | 36.8% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 621 | 17.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 81 | 2.3% |
| Wood: | 44 | 1.3% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17857 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 126 | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,331 | 38.0% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,348 | 38.5% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 694 | 19.8% |
Home Value Distribution (17857 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 196 | 7.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 389 | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 485 | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 529 | 19.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 762 | 28.1% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 290 | 10.7% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 2.3% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (17857 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,515 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $600 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $874 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.19 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 |
Households (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,499 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,693 | 48.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 397 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 551 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 993 | 28.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 751 | 21.5% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,523 | 43.5% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.65 | -- |
Marital Status (17857 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,136 | -- |
| Never married: | 794 | 25.3% |
| Now married: | 1,767 | 56.3% |
| Separated: | 185 | 5.9% |
| Widowed: | 348 | 11.1% |
| Divorced: | 543 | 17.3% |
School Enrollment (17857 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,418 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 78 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten: | 27 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 901 | 63.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 269 | 19.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 143 | 10.1% |
Veterans & Disability (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,370 | -- |
| Veterans: | 454 | 7.1% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,559 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,293 | 17.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 40 | 3.1% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 606 | 46.9% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 647 | 50.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17857 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,275 | 94.4% |
| Different house: | 418 | 5.4% |
| Same county: | 236 | 56.5% |
| Different county: | 182 | 43.5% |
| Different state: | 20 | 4.8% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (17857 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,639 | 99.1% |
| Foreign born: | 36 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 69 | 191.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 69 | 191.7% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 69 | 191.7% |
| Asia: | 39 | 108.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 30 | 83.3% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (17857 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,522 | -- |
| English only: | 7,340 | 97.6% |
| Language other than English: | 182 | 2.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 57 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 125 | 1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (17857 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,499 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,002 | 85.8% |
Northumberland, PA17857