| ZIP Code | 17847 |
|---|---|
| City | Milton |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 518 ft |
| Latitude | 41.007985 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.810949 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 27.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,643 (48.3%) |
| Some College | 996 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 793 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 745 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,327 (17.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,582 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,400 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,341 |
| Vacant Units | 447 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,341 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 447 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 17847 is located in Milton, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. With a population of 11,461, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 17847 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,582 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17847 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $835 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 17847 is primarily White (90.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.8%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17847 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 17847 in Milton, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,461 residents, a median household income of $56,582, and a median home value of $185,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.