ZIP Code 17824 - Elysburg Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17824 is located in Elysburg Pennsylvania. Portions of 17824 are also in Ralpho Township and Cleveland Township and Franklin Township (Columbia County) and Locust Township. 17824 is primarily within Northumberland County, with some portions in Columbia County. Regionally, 17824 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17824 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Elysburg |
| Primary County | Northumberland County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,718 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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17824 Demographics
17824 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 17824 is White. The current unemployment level in 17824 is 4.1%.
| Population | 3,718 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.73% |
| Population Density | 147 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,801 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $88,958 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $438,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.31% |
17824 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,717 | 99.31% |
| Black | 24 | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17824 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 98 | 3.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 502 | 17.98% |
| High School Diploma | 1,285 | 46.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 35 | 1.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 60 | 2.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 190 | 6.81% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 11.82% |
| Masters Degree | 282 | 10.1% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.14% |
17824 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.85596466, -76.50588989 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Sunbury, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 25 Square Miles |
17824 Schools
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17824 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67b - Northern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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