City

Northumberland, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,682Population
💰$64,306Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$191,800Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 1.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Black1.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,658 (47.5%)
Some College588 (10.5%)
Associates484 (8.6%)
Bachelors506 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,335 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,306 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$191,800 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$948/mo
Total Housing Units3,721
Vacant Units240

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Northumberland, PA

Northumberland is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,682 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Northumberland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,306 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Northumberland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $948 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northumberland is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Northumberland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17857 7,682 $64,306 $191,800 $948 2.4% 32.9% 74.8%