The 17851 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Mount Carmel, PA (Northumberland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 7,405. An estimated 27.7% of residents in the 17851 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 49.0 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 10.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,915. The median household income is $36,071, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 17851, 86.8% of the population graduated high school, while 10.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 51.4% in this Northumberland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 51.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.8% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17851 are older than average. The median age of 49.0 years in ZIP Code 17851 is approximately 28.61% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 17851 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 17851 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 4.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17851 is $36,071, while the region's mean household income is $50,795. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,915. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17851 of $23,915 is approximately 30.38% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 11.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately22.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 17851 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.2% of 17851 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17851, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 17851 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17851 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Black or African American (0.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 17851, 95.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% 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 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17851, an estimated 59.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.1% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Northumberland County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 59.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17851 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 17851 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17851 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17851 | 8.2¢/kWh | 2.76¢/kWh | 0.64¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 18.01¢/kWh | 12.15¢/kWh | 9.11¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 17851 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.37 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.15 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.8 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.68 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.47 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.05 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.26 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.45 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.9 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17851, 53.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 34.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17851 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.2% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 17851 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.4% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.4% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 34.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.9% |
| Public administration | 6.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 17851, credit card have received the most complaints in 17851 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Northumberland County region was problem when making payments.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem when making payments | 1 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | 1 |