17881 ZIP Code — Trevorton, PA

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 17881 is located in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, within Northumberland County. It covers approximately 2.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 570.

About ZIP code 17881

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 $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,588. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 17881 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,439

population

2.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

17881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 17881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 17881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trevorton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17823 Dornsife (4.6 mi) 17860 Paxinos (4.8 mi) 17964 Pitman (7.6 mi) 17824 Elysburg (7.8 mi) 17801 Sunbury (8 mi) 17872 Shamokin (8 mi) 17830 Herndon (8.4 mi) 17978 Spring Glen (9.1 mi) 17968 Sacramento (9.3 mi) 17834 Kulpmont (9.5 mi) 17983 Valley View (9.6 mi) 17938 Hegins (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,439
Population density	521 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	2.76 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7658
Longitude	-76.6496
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	41.4%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,439

Population

521

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$61,588

Median household income

$31,467

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

594

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

121

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	19.3%
18 and over	1,161	80.7%
65 and over	308	21.4%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,352	88.7%
Two or more races	87	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	85	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	50.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	16.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$61,588

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	52.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	47.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	74	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	151	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	103	17.2%
Households with children under 18	166	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	35.4%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	39.1%
Married	46.6%	45.7%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	1.6%	10.5%
Divorced	11.2%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 58.6%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	8.9%
Kindergarten	37	16.5%
Elementary school	76	33.9%
High school	75	33.5%
College / grad school	16	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Other services 7.5%

Professional & management 7.3%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 43.9%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 58.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,324	92.0%
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)	1,433	99.6%
Born in same state	1,428	99.2%
Born in different state	1,340	93.1%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	161	11.2%
Italian	85	5.9%
Arab	85	5.9%
English	51	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	28	1.9%
Polish	7	0.5%
Irish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 17881

What city is ZIP code 17881 in?

ZIP code 17881 is primarily assigned to Trevorton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 17881 in?

ZIP code 17881 falls within Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 17881?

12% 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 17881 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 17881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 17881?

The median home value in ZIP code 17881 is $108,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 17881?

ZIP code 17881 has an estimated population of 1,439 residents, with a density of 521 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 17881 in?

ZIP code 17881 observes the EST timezone.