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Northumberland County
Elysburg, PA
17824
17824 ZIP Code — Elysburg, PA
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17824 is located in
Elysburg ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Northumberland County .
It covers approximately 28.06 square miles and serves a population of
3,718 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 17824
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $113,213. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 43% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 17824 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,718
Population density
133 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
28.06 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
40.8459
Longitude
-76.5434
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.7%
50.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
34.4%
16.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
5.2%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$113,213
Median household income
$228,100
Median home value
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 597 16.1% 18 and over 3,121 83.9% 65 and over 900 24.2% Median age 52.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,712 99.8% Black or African American 5 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.7%
50.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
25.6%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
34.4%
16.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
5.2%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 4.8% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 11.5% $75k–$100k 9.3% $100k–$150k 28.5% $150k–$200k 17.0% $200k+ 9.1% Median income $113,213
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $228,100 Median rent / month $576 Owner occupied 92.5% Renter occupied 7.5% Vacant 13.6% Single-family detached 91.1% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 3.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 12.3% 1990–1999 14.2% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 24.9% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 8.4% 1940–1949 0.6% 1939 or earlier 11.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 24.6% 3 bedrooms 58.5% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 20.8% 2 vehicles 45.4% 3 or more 28.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 55.8% Propane / LP gas 1.4% Fuel oil 29.4% Wood 4.5% No fuel used 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,124 69.9% Cohabiting couple 58 3.6% Male householder, no spouse 153 9.5% Female householder, no spouse 274 17.0% Households with children under 18 435 27.0% Households with seniors (65+) 651 40.5% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.9% 24.2% Married 76.3% 60.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.1% 9.3% Divorced 5.8% 5.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.0% Bachelor's or higher 39.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 1.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 237 38.4% High school 321 52.0% College / grad school 50 8.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.1%
Public administration
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Professional & management
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 61.3% Service 13.4% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 4.2% Production & transportation 7.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.5% Government 24.2% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.4% Carpool 9.4% Public transit 0.3% Walk 0.1% Work from home 12.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.3% Retirement income 41.6% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 3.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.1% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.3% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 21.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 13.4% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.5% Visited dentist 67.8% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 424 13.6%
Disability % Any disability 13.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.5% 65 and over 42.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 87.3% Public insurance 29.3% No insurance 0.5% Uninsured under 19 0.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,666 98.6% Spanish 11 0.3% Other Indo-European 11 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,698 99.5% Born in same state 3,698 99.5% Born in different state 3,280 88.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 20 0.5% Not a US citizen 17 85.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 525 14.1% French 400 10.8% English 175 4.7% Arab 44 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 34 0.9% Irish 31 0.8% Norwegian 31 0.8% Dutch 20 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.3% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17824
What city is ZIP code 17824 in?
ZIP code 17824 is primarily assigned to Elysburg, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17824 in?
ZIP code 17824 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 17824 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 17824 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 17824 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 17824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 17824 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 17824 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17824?
The median household income in ZIP code 17824 is $113,213, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17824 in?
ZIP code 17824 observes the EST timezone.
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