City

Shamokin Dam, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Snyder County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,840Population
💰$78,971Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$197,600Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.1%
Asian1.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate649 (48.6%)
Some College74 (5.5%)
Associates109 (8.2%)
Bachelors179 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree317 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College5.5%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,971 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$197,600 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$976/mo
Total Housing Units785
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
55%
About Shamokin Dam, PA

Shamokin Dam is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Snyder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,840 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Shamokin Dam is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,971 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shamokin Dam is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $976 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shamokin Dam is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.21%).

Shamokin Dam, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Shamokin Dam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17876 1,840 $78,971 $197,600 $976 3.8% 37.2% 70.4%