City

Dornsife, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,316Population
💰$73,984Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$213,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White99.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate444 (57.9%)
Some College64 (8.3%)
Associates46 (6%)
Bachelors63 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree144 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 57.9%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad57.9%
Some College8.3%
Associates6.0%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,984 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units526
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Dornsife, PA

Dornsife is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,316 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Dornsife is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,984 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dornsife is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dornsife is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dornsife
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17823 1,316 $73,984 $213,800 $1,000 0.3% 27.0% 83.9%