City

Watsontown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,801Population
💰$59,125Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$195,500Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,034 (50.3%)
Some College414 (10.2%)
Associates502 (12.4%)
Bachelors220 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree844 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad50.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,125 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$195,500 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units2,849
Vacant Units332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Watsontown, PA

Watsontown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,801 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Watsontown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,125 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Watsontown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watsontown is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watsontown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17777 6,801 $59,125 $195,500 $832 2.4% 26.3% 77.2%