The 17872 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Shamokin, PA (Northumberland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 9,202. An estimated 24.3% of residents in the 17872 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.7 years. In this Pennsylvania region, an estimated 13.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $21,924. Approximately 19% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $32,816.
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In ZIP Code 17872, 87.6% of the population graduated high school, while 13.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.7% in this Northumberland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 17872 are older than average. The median age of 43.7 years in ZIP Code 17872 is approximately 14.7% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 17872 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 17872 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 17872 is $32,816, while the region's mean household income is $45,851. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,924. The per capita income in ZIP Code 17872 of $21,924 is approximately 36.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 18.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately98.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 17872 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.2% of 17872 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 17872, 96.4% is one race, while 3.6% are two or more races. Approximately 7.0% of 17872 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 17872 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.4%), followed by Black or African American (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 17872, 96.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% 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 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 17872, an estimated 54.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Northumberland County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 54.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 17872 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 17872 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 17872 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.38% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.74% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 17872 | 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 17872 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.59 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.22 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.72 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.12 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.47 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.5 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.71 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.42 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.11 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.35 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.59 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.75 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 17872, 58.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.5 minutes. Approximately 26.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 17872 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 17872 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.1% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 7.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 17872, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 17872 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Northumberland County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 11 |
| Checking or savings account | 8 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 10 |
| Managing an account | 7 |
| Improper use of your report | 4 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Other | 5 |