City

Sunbury, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥16,229Population
💰$57,341Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$140,800Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Black1.8%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma130 (1.2%)
HS Graduate5,593 (51.5%)
Some College1,041 (9.6%)
Associates1,254 (11.6%)
Bachelors964 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree1,871 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 51.5%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad51.5%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,341 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$140,800 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units7,519
Vacant Units797

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Sunbury, PA

Sunbury is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,229 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Sunbury is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,341 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sunbury is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sunbury is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sunbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17801 16,229 $57,341 $140,800 $733 4.7% 26.1% 67.1%