ZIP code 17872
Where is ZIP code 17872?
Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 17872 belongs to Shamokin, Pennsylvania in Northumberland County. 17872 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 8,894 people live in the 17872 area, where the median household income is $48,750. The closest ZIP codes are 17866 (Coal Township, 0.2 mi north), 17834 (Kulpmont, 4.4 mi east) and 17832 (Marion Heights, 5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 17872 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shamokin |
| Also accepted | Gowen City |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.789, -76.5588 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 178 |
Population and income in 17872
| Population | 8,894 · higher than 75% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 207 · lower than 54% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42 years · lower than 63% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $48,750 · lower than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,259 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $81,800 · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $824 a month |
| Housing units | 5,359 |
| Households | 3,935 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 43.02 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17872. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17872
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17866 | Coal Township, PA | 0.2 mi N | Standard |
| 17834 | Kulpmont, PA | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 17832 | Marion Heights, PA | 5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 17824 | Elysburg, PA | 5.2 mi N | Standard |
| 17860 | Paxinos, PA | 5.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 17881 | Trevorton, PA | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 17964 | Pitman, PA | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 17840 | Locust Gap, PA | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 17836 | Leck Kill, PA | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 17851 | Mount Carmel, PA | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
| 17877 | Snydertown, PA | 8.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 17867 | Rebuck, PA | 8.5 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17872 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17872
123 MAIN ST
SHAMOKIN PA 17872
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GOWEN CITY as the city name for 17872. Avoid Bear Valley, Boydtown, Coal, Doutyville and Dunkelbergers and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17872-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17872?
- 17872 is a Shamokin, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Gowen City is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 17872 in?
- ZIP code 17872 is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17872 in?
- 17872 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17872?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17872 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17872?
- About 8,894 people live in ZIP code 17872, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17872?
- The median household income in 17872 is $48,750 a year, lower than 92% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 17872?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17872 are 17866 (Coal Township, 0.2 miles), 17834 (Kulpmont, 4.4 miles), 17832 (Marion Heights, 5 miles) and 17824 (Elysburg, 5.2 miles).