The 17824 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Elysburg, PA (Northumberland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 3,889. An estimated 30.6% of residents in the 17824 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 51.6 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 29.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $34,551. Median househould income is approximately $63,239, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 17824, 91.1% of the population graduated high school, while 29.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.0% in this Northumberland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.9% |
| Associate's degree | 12.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17824 are older than average. The median age of 51.6 years in ZIP Code 17824 is approximately 35.43% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 17824 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 17824 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over | 5.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17824 is $63,239, while the region's mean household income is $76,403. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,551. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17824 of $34,551 is approximately 0.58% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 2.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 77.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.7% of the population in 17824 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.6% of 17824 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17824, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.2% of 17824 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17824 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Black or African American (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 17824, 96.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Northumberland County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17824, an estimated 20.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Northumberland County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.5% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17824 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73¢/kWh | 13.33¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17824 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.24 | ||
| Feb | 4.16 | ||
| Mar | 4.58 | ||
| Apr | 5.22 | ||
| May | 5.5 | ||
| Jun | 5.47 | ||
| Jul | 5.66 | ||
| Aug | 5.33 | ||
| Sep | 4.89 | ||
| Oct | 4.33 | ||
| Nov | 3.46 | ||
| Dec | 2.71 |
In 17824, 52.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 41.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17824 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 17824 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 20.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.2% |
| Retail trade | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.3% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 41.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.1% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |