17872 ZIP Code
Shamokin, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17872 |
| City/Town: | Shamokin |
| County: | Northumberland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,157 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,842 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,185 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,311 |
| Median Home Value: | $81,500 |
| Land Area: | 43.0 sq miles
111.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7582, -76.6884 |
Population Information (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,157 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,638 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,519 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 582 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 621 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 539 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 495 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 640 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 893 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,171 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,373 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 643 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 577 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,039 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 358 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 226 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $81,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $680 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,311 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,830 | 72.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,481 | 27.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,528 | 66.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,302 | 34.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,280 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 260 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 892 | 14.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,786 | 44.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 989 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 499 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 669 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 185 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17872 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,842 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,698 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,434 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,185 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,193 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,906 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 287 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,072 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,109 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 544 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 253 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,798 | 85.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 176 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 8 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 146 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,027 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 324 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 816 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 392 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 224 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17872 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 335 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 400 | 10.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 586 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 538 | 14.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 302 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 635 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 360 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 439 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 176 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 59 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17872 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,719 | 69.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 578 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 204 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 47 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 256 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17872 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 125 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 253 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 521 | 13.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 113 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 624 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 137 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 36 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 112 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 172 | 4.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,063 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 384 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 152 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 214 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.2% | 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 (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,965 | 97.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,885 | 53.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,240 | 57.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 192 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17872 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,529 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,621 | 42.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 861 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 525 | 13.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 330 | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,043 | 27.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17872 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,255 | 42.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,965 | 37.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 194 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 203 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 197 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 105 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 254 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 114 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 24 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17872 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 77 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 87 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 118 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 226 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 505 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 438 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 186 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 536 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,138 | 59.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17872 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 75 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 487 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,265 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,464 | 46.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 578 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 442 | 8.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17872 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 826 | 21.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 139 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 841 | 22.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,733 | 45.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 200 | 5.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17872 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 689 | 18.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,311 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,147 | 29.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 683 | 17.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17872 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 851 | 33.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 631 | 25.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 328 | 13.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 298 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 272 | 10.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 77 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 69 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17872 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,057 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $424 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $680 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,830 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,400 | 36.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 474 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 894 | 23.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,209 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,064 | 27.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,319 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17872 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,623 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,332 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,541 | 42.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 231 | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 346 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,183 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17872 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,691 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 19 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 108 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 852 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 512 | 30.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 200 | 11.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,067 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 640 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,157 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,986 | 21.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 95 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,222 | 61.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 669 | 33.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17872 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,265 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 620 | 6.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 355 | 57.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 265 | 42.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 21 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,038 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 9 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 119 | 1322.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 119 | 1322.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 119 | 1322.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 33 | 366.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 633.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17872 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,575 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,325 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 250 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 118 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 25 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 50 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17872 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,830 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,180 | 83.0% | 89.4% |
Shamokin, PA17872