| ZIP Code | 17823 |
|---|---|
| City | Dornsife |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 597 ft |
| Latitude | 40.744977 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.777978 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.3% ▼ 94% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 444 (57.9%) |
| Some College | 64 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 46 (6%) |
| Bachelors | 63 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 144 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,984 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,800 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,000/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 526 |
| Vacant Units | 43 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 526 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 43 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 17823 is located in Dornsife, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. With a population of 1,316, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 17823 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,984 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17823 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,000 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 17823 is primarily White (99.09%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17823 stands at 0.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 17823 in Dornsife, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,316 residents, a median household income of $73,984, and a median home value of $213,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.