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% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17824 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 17824 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17824 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17824 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 17.45¢/kWh | 10.92¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17824 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.24 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.16 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.47 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.66 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.33 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 4.89 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.46 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.71 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
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% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 17824, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 17824 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Northumberland County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Managing the loan or lease | 1 |
| Problem when making payments | 1 |