Locust Gap ZIP Codes — Northumberland County, PA
There is one unique ZIP code in Locust Gap, Pennsylvania and it is 17840. Area code: 570/272.
1
ZIP codes
1.98
sq mi land
0.00
sq mi water
570/272
area code
Locust Gap, PA ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Locust Gap, PA (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17840 | Locust Gap | Northumberland | View map |
Demographics & statistics
363
Population
41.5
Median age
$87,695
Median household income
$38,162
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
9.5%
Unemployment
162
Housing units
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
31
Under 5
31
8
10–14
7
41
25–34
40
42
35–44
41
10
45–54
9
5
60–64
4
16
65–74
15
18
75–84
17
14
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 77 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 286 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 94 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 100% |
Household income
Under $10k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
4.7%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
26.8%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 20.8% |
| Median income | $87,695 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
54.9%
$50k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
25.4%
$200k–$300k
3.3%
$300k–$500k
6.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 21.2% |
| Single-family detached | 34.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% |
| Median rooms | 7.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 39.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 15.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Fuel oil | 59.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 82 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 41 | 27.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 5.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 39 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 55 | 36.9% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 25.4% |
| Married | 61.8% | 61.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
76.9%
Some college, no degree
8.4%
Associate's degree
1.4%
Bachelor's degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 15 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.4%
Construction
23.3%
Public administration
18.0%
Transportation & utilities
11.6%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
4.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.4% |
| Service | 8.7% |
| Sales & office | 2.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 43.0% |
| Government | 52.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.9% |
| Retirement income | 36.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 2.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 52.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 301 | 82.9% |
| 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) | 363 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 363 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 355 | 97.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 32 | 8.8% |
| French | 26 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14 | 3.9% |
| English | 8 | 2.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 81.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.