| ZIP Code | 17834 |
|---|---|
| City | Kulpmont |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft |
| Latitude | 40.78021 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.466875 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,050 (42.3%) |
| Some College | 244 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 500 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 232 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 453 (18.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,500 ▼ 69% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $807/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,669 |
| Vacant Units | 133 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,669 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 133 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 17834 is located in Kulpmont, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. With a population of 3,525, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.1 years. Economically, 17834 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17834 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $86,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $807 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 17834 is primarily White (89.53%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17834 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 17834 in Kulpmont, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,525 residents, a median household income of $58,750, and a median home value of $86,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.