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Northumberland County
Dornsife, PA
17823
17823 ZIP Code — Dornsife, PA
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17823 is located in
Dornsife ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Northumberland County .
It covers approximately 34.30 square miles and serves a population of
1,304 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 17823
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 $205,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 17823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,304
Population density
38 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
34.30 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
40.7202
Longitude
-76.7132
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.2%
50.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
42.2%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
16.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$75,500
Median household income
$205,200
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 305 23.4% 18 and over 999 76.6% 65 and over 275 21.1% Median age 46.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,286 98.6% Asian 11 0.8% Two or more races 6 0.5% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.2%
50.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
42.2%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
16.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 5.7% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 17.8% $75k–$100k 20.7% $100k–$150k 18.9% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 5.1% Median income $75,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $205,200 Median rent / month $875 Owner occupied 83.4% Renter occupied 16.6% Vacant 9.1% Single-family detached 88.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 9.1% 1990–1999 16.0% 1980–1989 4.5% 1970–1979 18.8% 1960–1969 8.8% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 29.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.4% 2 bedrooms 11.5% 3 bedrooms 63.5% 4 bedrooms 17.3% 5+ bedrooms 7.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.3% 1 vehicle 17.6% 2 vehicles 36.1% 3 or more 34.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.4% Electricity 26.8% Propane / LP gas 8.0% Fuel oil 38.3% Wood 11.7% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 363 74.4% Cohabiting couple 19 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 50 10.2% Female householder, no spouse 56 11.5% Households with children under 18 145 29.7% Households with seniors (65+) 186 38.1% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.8% 18.6% Married 68.8% 68.6% Separated 0.6% 0.0% Widowed 2.6% 7.8% Divorced 5.3% 4.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.6% Bachelor's or higher 17.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 3.6% Kindergarten 14 5.7% Elementary school 131 53.0% High school 66 26.7% College / grad school 27 10.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Public administration
2.3%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.0% Service 12.7% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 17.0% Production & transportation 24.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.8% Government 8.4% Self-employed 9.5% Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.0% Carpool 17.0% Public transit 0.3% Walk 1.6% Work from home 7.8% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 28.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
8.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.2% Retirement income 22.1% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 3.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.4% Binge drinking 18.7% No physical activity 25.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 16.5% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 60.5% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 17.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 8.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 21.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.5% Public insurance 33.7% No insurance 17.3% Uninsured under 19 33.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,234 94.6% Spanish 51 4.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 51 4.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,289 98.8% Born in same state 1,288 98.8% Born in different state 1,193 91.5% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 15 1.2% Not a US citizen 13 86.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 90 6.9% French 83 6.4% Arab 70 5.4%
Ancestry Count % English 41 3.1% Norwegian 3 0.2% Irish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 84.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17823
What city is ZIP code 17823 in?
ZIP code 17823 is primarily assigned to Dornsife, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17823 in?
ZIP code 17823 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 17823 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 17823 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 17823?
ZIP code 17823 has an estimated population of 1,304 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17823?
The median home value in ZIP code 17823 is $205,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17823?
The median household income in ZIP code 17823 is $75,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17823 in?
ZIP code 17823 observes the EST timezone.
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