17832 ZIP Code — Marion Heights, PA

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17832 is located in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. It covers approximately 0.78 square miles and serves a population of 654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 272/570.

About ZIP code 17832

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 $93,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,417. 47% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 17832 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

654

population

0.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion Heights	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	654
Population density	838 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	0.78 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8037
Longitude	-76.4647
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	62.9%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

654

Population

838

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$37,417

Median household income

$24,025

Per capita income

$93,800

Median home value

$957

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

296

Housing units

9.0%

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	123	18.8%
18 and over	531	81.2%
65 and over	135	20.6%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	654	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$37,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 1.8%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,800
Median rent / month	$957
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	3.7%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	59.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	10.5%
Fuel oil	72.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	69	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	67	23.5%
Households with children under 18	76	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	39.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	23.6%
Married	35.3%	39.9%
Separated	0.6%	2.3%
Widowed	5.2%	15.9%
Divorced	10.0%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 55.3%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.9%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	57	48.3%
High school	50	42.4%
College / grad school	2	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.7%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Other services 7.5%

Public administration 7.1%

Retail trade 6.7%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	57.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	633	96.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	654	100.0%
Born in same state	652	99.7%
Born in different state	582	89.0%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	143	21.9%
French	39	6%
English	38	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	1.2%
Irish	2	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17832

What city is ZIP code 17832 in?

ZIP code 17832 is primarily assigned to Marion Heights, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17832 in?

ZIP code 17832 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17832?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 17832 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 17832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17832?

16% of residents in ZIP code 17832 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17832?

The median home value in ZIP code 17832 is $93,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 17832 in?

ZIP code 17832 observes the EST timezone.