17830 ZIP Code — Herndon, PA

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17830 is located in Herndon, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. It covers approximately 30.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,971 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570/272.

About ZIP code 17830

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,500. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,971

population

30.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Herndon	Acceptable
Herndon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17823 Dornsife (3.8 mi) 17017 Dalmatia (6.1 mi) 17048 Lykens (6.8 mi) 17030 Gratz (6.9 mi) 17864 Port Trevorton (7.4 mi) 17023 Elizabethville (7.8 mi) 17978 Spring Glen (8 mi) 17881 Trevorton (8.4 mi) 17968 Sacramento (9.4 mi) 17801 Sunbury (9.8 mi) 17827 Freeburg (10.1 mi) 17061 Millersburg (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,971
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	30.77 sq mi
Water area	2.49 sq mi
Latitude	40.6919
Longitude	-76.7758
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570/272

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,971

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$69,500

Median household income

$37,089

Per capita income

$168,500

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

898

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

103

35–44

145

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	351	17.8%
18 and over	1,620	82.2%
65 and over	453	23.0%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Asian 0.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,943	98.6%
Asian	17	0.9%
Two or more races	11	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$69,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,500
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	37.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	24.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	46.4%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	504	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	138	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	122	15.1%
Households with children under 18	184	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	36.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	23.1%
Married	63.2%	62.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%
Widowed	2.4%	7.5%
Divorced	8.8%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.4%
Kindergarten	12	3.6%
Elementary school	154	46.4%
High school	91	27.4%
College / grad school	67	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 13.8%

Construction 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Professional & management 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 14.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	25.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,874	95.1%
Spanish	11	0.6%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,961	99.5%
Born in same state	1,955	99.2%
Born in different state	1,806	91.6%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.5%
Not a US citizen	7	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	134	6.8%
French	101	5.1%
Italian	83	4.2%
English	46	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	84.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17830

What city is ZIP code 17830 in?

ZIP code 17830 is primarily assigned to Herndon, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17830 in?

ZIP code 17830 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17830 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 17830 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17830 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 17830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17830?

The median home value in ZIP code 17830 is $168,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 17830?

ZIP code 17830 has an estimated population of 1,971 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17830 in?

ZIP code 17830 observes the EST timezone.