City

Mount Carmel, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,174Population
💰$53,808Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$73,200Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma108 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,295 (46.7%)
Some College634 (12.9%)
Associates367 (7.5%)
Bachelors612 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree902 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College12.9%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,808 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$73,200 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units3,907
Vacant Units934

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
71%
About Mount Carmel, PA

Mount Carmel is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,174 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Mount Carmel is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,808 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Carmel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Carmel is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Carmel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17851 7,174 $53,808 $73,200 $802 7.0% 30.8% 76.4%