ZIP code 17872
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 17872 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Shamokin, PA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 17872 ZIP code area.
17872 is the zip code for
Shamokin, PA
- Also in this location:
- Trevorton, PA
- Marshallton, PA
- Fairview-Ferndale, PA
- Total population
- 9,943▼
- Housing units
- 5,681▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 40.57
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 245.08▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.37
Demographic data for zip code 17872
- Male
- 4,771▲
- Female
- 5,172▼
- Median age
- Male
- 40.30
- Female
- 42.20
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 4,382▼
- Family households
- 2,616▼
- Nonfamily households
- 1,766▼
- Average household size
- 2.26▲
- Average family size
- 2.89▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 5,681▲
- Occupied housing units
- 4,382▼
- Owner-occupied
- 2,895▼
- Renter-occupied
- 1,487▼
- Vacant housing units
- 1,299▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 644▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 655▲
- 10 to 14 years
- 580▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 629▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 580▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 1,142▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 1,221▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 1,439▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 670▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 643▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 854▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 583▼
- 85 years and over
- 303▲
- Median age
- 41.20▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 9,523
- Hispanic or Latino
- 220
- Black or African American
- 47
- Asian
- 37
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 13
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 3
- Two or More Races
- 100
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 17872
- Population
(16 years and over) - 8,129
- Civilian labor force
- 4,790
- Employed
- 4,193
- Unemployed
- 597
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 3,339
- Percent Unemployed
- 12.5%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 4,127
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 3,275
- Carpooled
- 554
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 14
- Walked
- 172
- Other means
- 49
- Worked at home
- 63
- Mean travel time
- 26.8 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 4,193
- Management / business / science / arts
- 890
- Service
- 1,085
- Sales / office
- 866
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 542
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 810
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 4,193
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 107
- Construction
- 271
- Manufacturing
- 645
- Wholesale trade
- 89
- Retail trade
- 638
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 158
- Information
- 19
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 85
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 219
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 1,168
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 282
- Public administration
- 340
- Other services
- 172
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 4,193
- Private wage & salary workers
- 3,283
- Government workers
- 636
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 274
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 4,493
- Less than $10,000
- 551
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 425
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 690
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 572
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 774
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 797
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 391
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 240
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 36
- $200,000 or more
- 17
- Median household income
- $35,121
- Mean household income
- $42,772
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 15.1%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public libraries around Shamokin, PA
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shamokin & Coal Twp Pub Lib www.sctpubliclibrary.lib.pa.us | 210 East Independence St Shamokin, PA 17872 |
| Snyder County Libraries, Inc. www.snydercountylibraries.org | 1 North High St Selinsgrove, PA 17870 |
Universities and Colleges around 17872
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Joel L | Univ Avenue Selinsgrove, PA 17870 | (570) 372-4439 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 17872
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg Hospital | 549 East Fair Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 | (570) 387-2100 | 117 |
| Danville State Hospital | 200 State Hospital Drive Danville, PA 17821 | (570) 271-4500 | 234 |
| Evangelical Community Hospital www.evanhospital.com | One Hospital Drive Lewisburg, PA 17837 | (570) 522-2000 | 143 |
| Geisinger Medical Center www.geisinger.org | 100 North Academy Avenue Danville, PA 17822 | (570) 271-6211 | 352 |
| Shamokin Area Community Hosp www.shamokinhospital.org | 4200 Hospital Road Coal Township, PA 17866 | (570) 644-4200 | 61 |
| Sunbury Community Hospital www.sunburyhospital.com | 350 North Eleventh Street Sunbury, PA 17801 | (570) 286-3333 | 105 |
| U S Penitentiary Infirmary | Route 7 Lewisburg, PA 17837 | (570) 523-1251 | 17 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 17872
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza | 839 W Water St Shamokin, PA 17872 | Steak House | 570-648-7122 |
| Domino's Pizza | Route 61 Shamokin, PA 17872 | Pizza | 570-644-2122 |
Crime Rates in Shamokin, PA
- Total
- 107
- Violent Crime
- 33
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 0
- Forcible Rape
- 1
- Robbery
- 2
- Aggravated Assault
- 30
- Property Crime
- 74
- Burglary
- 12
- Larceny & Theft
- 48
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 14
- Arson
- 1
Crime rates in Shamokin, PA:
Shamokin, PA
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