17834 ZIP Code — Kulpmont, PA

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17834 is located in Kulpmont, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. It covers approximately 5.63 square miles and serves a population of 3,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 17834

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,528. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 33 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 17834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,498

population

5.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kulpmont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17851 Mount Carmel (1.8 mi) 17872 Shamokin (2.4 mi) 17824 Elysburg (5.4 mi) 17888 Wilburton (5.5 mi) 17921 Ashland (6.2 mi) 17964 Pitman (6.3 mi) 17820 Catawissa (8.8 mi) 17938 Hegins (9 mi) 17860 Paxinos (9.4 mi) 17881 Trevorton (9.5 mi) 17935 Girardville (9.9 mi) 17983 Valley View (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,498
Population density	621 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	5.63 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.7915
Longitude	-76.4702
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	272/570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,498

Population

621

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$61,528

Median household income

$39,879

Per capita income

$86,600

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,483

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

119

15–19

102

103

20–24

239

25–34

204

158

35–44

135

246

45–54

210

179

55–59

152

173

60–64

147

258

65–74

220

133

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	548	15.7%
18 and over	2,950	84.3%
65 and over	853	24.4%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,241	88.2%
Two or more races	186	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	176	4.8%
Asian	67	1.8%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$61,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,600
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	50.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.4%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	36.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	67.1%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	731	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	46	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	492	30.5%
Female householder, no spouse	344	21.3%
Households with children under 18	360	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	585	36.3%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	24.6%
Married	46.7%	49.9%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	19.8%
Divorced	9.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	2.7%
Elementary school	142	24.0%
High school	128	21.6%
College / grad school	306	51.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Retail trade 20.2%

Construction 15.2%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Public administration 9.0%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.3%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,320	94.9%
Spanish	22	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,434	98.2%
Born in same state	3,420	97.8%
Born in different state	3,015	86.2%
Foreign born	14	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	64	1.8%
Not a US citizen	15	23.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	661	18.9%
English	288	8.2%
French	103	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	98	2.8%
Arab	94	2.7%
Irish	48	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17834

What city is ZIP code 17834 in?

ZIP code 17834 is primarily assigned to Kulpmont, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17834 in?

ZIP code 17834 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17834 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 17834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 17834 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 17834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17834?

The median home value in ZIP code 17834 is $86,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 17834?

ZIP code 17834 has an estimated population of 3,498 residents, with a density of 621 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17834 in?

ZIP code 17834 observes the EST timezone.