The 17847 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Milton, PA (Northumberland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 11,572. An estimated 23.9% of residents in the 17847 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 44.6 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 16.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $27,719. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $53,811, and approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 17847, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 16.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 52.7% in this Northumberland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 52.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.9% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17847 are older than average. The median age of 44.6 years in ZIP Code 17847 is approximately 17.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 17847 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.1% of 17847 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 4.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17847 is $53,811, while the region's mean household income is $67,974. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,719. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17847 of $27,719 is approximately 19.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 17847 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 17847 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17847, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.9% of 17847 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17847 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.2%), followed by Black or African American (2.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 17847, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% 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 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17847, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Northumberland County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.9% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17847 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 21.47¢/kWh | 13.68¢/kWh | 9.82¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17847 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.27 | ||
| Feb | 4.11 | ||
| Mar | 4.66 | ||
| Apr | 5.15 | ||
| May | 5.47 | ||
| Jun | 5.5 | ||
| Jul | 5.9 | ||
| Aug | 5.67 | ||
| Sep | 5.19 | ||
| Oct | 4.29 | ||
| Nov | 3.39 | ||
| Dec | 2.77 |
In 17847, 62.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.7 minutes. Approximately 28.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17847 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 17847 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |