City

Coal Township, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥9,808Population
💰$49,105Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$85,900Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.3% Female 37.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 15.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic4.3%
Black15.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
6%
25–44
34%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma79 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,627 (50.1%)
Some College1,469 (20.3%)
Associates664 (9.2%)
Bachelors543 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree858 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 50.1%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad50.1%
Some College20.3%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,105 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$85,900 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units4,035
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Coal Township, PA

Coal Township is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,808 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Coal Township is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,105 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Coal Township is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coal Township is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.29%).

Coal Township, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Coal Township
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17866 9,808 $49,105 $85,900 $712 7.8% 19.4% 80.4%