City

Shamokin, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,950Population
💰$44,395Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$79,400Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.9%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic7.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.1%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma80 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,593 (48.4%)
Some College752 (14%)
Associates607 (11.3%)
Bachelors406 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree921 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 14%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College14.0%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,395 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$79,400 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$659/mo
Total Housing Units5,419
Vacant Units1,545

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
72%
About Shamokin, PA

Shamokin is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,950 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Shamokin is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,395 is below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shamokin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $659 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shamokin is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shamokin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17872 8,950 $44,395 $79,400 $659 1.6% 24.8% 69.8%