ZIP Code 17847 - Milton Pennsylvania
Overview
ZIP Code 17847 is located in Milton Pennsylvania. Portions of 17847 are also in Montandon and West Chillisquaque Township and Turbot Township and Limestone Township (Montour County) and East Chillisquaque Township and Liberty Township (Montour County) and Potts Grove. 17847 is primarily within Northumberland County, with some portions in Montour County. Regionally, 17847 is located in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area.
ZIP Code 17847 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Milton |
| Primary County | Northumberland County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,479 |
| Area Code(s) | 272 / 570 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 17847 Map
17847 Demographics
17847 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 17847 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 17847 is White. The current unemployment level in 17847 is 4.1%.
| Population | 11,479 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.36% |
| Population Density | 245 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,107 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,481 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $372,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.64% |
17847 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,286 | 93.44% |
| Black | 61 | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
17847 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,428 | 86.55% |
| Black | 67 | 4.06% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 8.61% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.12% |
17847 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 446 | 5.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 832 | 11.02% |
| High School Diploma | 3,984 | 52.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 106 | 1.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 321 | 4.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 907 | 12.01% |
| Associates Degree | 567 | 7.51% |
| Masters Degree | 269 | 3.56% |
| Professional Degree | 85 | 1.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 36 | 0.48% |
17847 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.00626755, -76.80731964 |
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| Region | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Sunbury, PA Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Lewisburg, PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 47 Square Miles |
17847 Schools
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17847 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 | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67a - Northern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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