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Northumberland County
Milton, PA
17847
17847 ZIP Code — Milton, PA
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17847 is located in
Milton ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Northumberland County .
It covers approximately 46.30 square miles and serves a population of
11,479 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 570 .
About ZIP code 17847
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 $173,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $54,425. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 17847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
11,479
Population density
248 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
46.30 sq mi
Water area
1.72 sq mi
Latitude
40.9969
Longitude
-76.8157
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
570
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
50.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.6%
16.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.3%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$54,425
Median household income
$173,400
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,358 20.5% 18 and over 9,121 79.5% 65 and over 2,303 20.1% Median age 42.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 11,032 93.9% Hispanic or Latino 272 2.3% Two or more races 189 1.6% Other race 189 1.6% Black or African American 43 0.4% Asian 26 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
50.8%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
33.6%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.6%
16.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.3%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 17.8% $35k–$50k 12.2% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 14.6% $100k–$150k 13.6% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $54,425
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $173,400 Median rent / month $824 Owner occupied 62.0% Renter occupied 38.0% Vacant 8.8% Single-family detached 54.5% Large apartment buildings 6.1% Mobile homes 10.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 1.8% 2000–2009 7.0% 1990–1999 10.2% 1980–1989 10.1% 1970–1979 18.0% 1960–1969 11.8% 1950–1959 11.6% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 24.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 12.6% 2 bedrooms 28.3% 3 bedrooms 40.2% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.0% 1 vehicle 35.3% 2 vehicles 31.8% 3 or more 23.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 32.8% Electricity 34.6% Propane / LP gas 6.9% Fuel oil 19.1% Wood 2.3% Solar 0.1% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,128 43.5% Cohabiting couple 568 11.6% Male householder, no spouse 1,235 25.2% Female householder, no spouse 964 19.7% Households with children under 18 1,304 26.6% Households with seniors (65+) 1,661 33.9% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.8% 24.0% Married 45.7% 48.0% Separated 2.1% 1.5% Widowed 3.3% 11.6% Divorced 14.2% 14.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.6% Bachelor's or higher 16.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 67 3.2% Kindergarten 59 2.8% Elementary school 1,173 55.6% High school 555 26.3% College / grad school 256 12.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Public administration
5.0%
Professional & management
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.4% Service 23.0% Sales & office 18.3% Natural resources & construction 11.9% Production & transportation 23.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.3% Government 9.5% Self-employed 7.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.3% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.1% Walk 1.6% Work from home 7.3% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 24.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.0% Retirement income 26.7% Supplemental Security 3.6% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.3% High blood pressure 35.2% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.6% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.7% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 61.2% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 17.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 876 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 16.2% Under 18 5.7% 18–64 years 15.4% 65 and over 29.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.3% Public insurance 36.0% No insurance 6.7% Uninsured under 19 5.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 10,860 94.6% Spanish 264 2.4% Other Indo-European 175 1.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 47 0.4% Other languages 20 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 11,150 97.1% Born in same state 11,060 96.3% Born in different state 9,893 86.2% Foreign born 90 0.8% Naturalized citizen 329 2.9% Not a US citizen 120 36.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,264 11% Italian 1,232 10.7% Arab 489 4.3% English 303 2.6% Irish 23 0.2%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 15 0.1% Polish 7 0.1% Dutch 6 0.1% German 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 89.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17847
What city is ZIP code 17847 in?
ZIP code 17847 is primarily assigned to Milton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 17847 in?
ZIP code 17847 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 17847 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 17847 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17847?
The median home value in ZIP code 17847 is $173,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 17847?
ZIP code 17847 has an estimated population of 11,479 residents, with a density of 248 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 17847?
The median household income in ZIP code 17847 is $54,425, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 17847 in?
ZIP code 17847 observes the EST timezone.
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