17836 ZIP Code — Leck Kill, PA

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17836 is located in Leck Kill, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. It covers approximately 3.49 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17836

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 $191,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $65,833. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

224

population

3.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leck Kill	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	3.49 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.7026
Longitude	-76.6021
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	570

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

People per sq mi

23.6

Median age

$65,833

Median household income

$26,473

Per capita income

$191,700

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	37.1%
18 and over	141	62.9%
65 and over	19	8.5%
Median age	23.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	220	97.8%
Two or more races	3	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%
Other race	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 35.2%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,700
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	36.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	35.5%
Wood	23.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	9	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	25	32.9%
Households with children under 18	28	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	19.7%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	37.6%
Married	65.7%	43.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	4.5%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	28.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	46.4%
High school	9	16.1%
College / grad school	5	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.8%

Retail trade 11.9%

Public administration 9.9%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	9.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.7%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	24.1%
Uninsured under 19	35.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	189	84.4%
Spanish	10	5.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	5.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	224	100.0%
Born in same state	224	100.0%
Born in different state	222	99.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	12.1%
Italian	10	4.5%
French	6	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	0.9%
English	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17836

What city is ZIP code 17836 in?

ZIP code 17836 is primarily assigned to Leck Kill, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17836 in?

ZIP code 17836 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 17836 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 17836 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17836?

The median home value in ZIP code 17836 is $191,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 17836?

ZIP code 17836 has an estimated population of 224 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 17836?

The median household income in ZIP code 17836 is $65,833, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 17836 in?

ZIP code 17836 observes the EST timezone.