| ZIP Code | 17860 |
|---|---|
| City | Paxinos |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 756 ft |
| Latitude | 40.839179 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.603574 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.3% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 748 (41.1%) |
| Some College | 95 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 133 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 158 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 685 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,813 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,800 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,081 |
| Vacant Units | 19 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,081 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 19 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 17860 is located in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. With a population of 2,605, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 17860 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,813 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17860 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $249,800 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 17860 is primarily White (94.47%). Residents are well-educated — 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17860 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 17860 in Paxinos, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,605 residents, a median household income of $82,813, and a median home value of $249,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.