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Northumberland, PA — ZIP 17857

Population: 7,671 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 17857 (Northumberland, PA) is $208,792 — up 9.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $197,500 after a median 59 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$208,792

Median home value

+9.9%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$208,792
1-year appreciation
+9.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$209,783
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$197,500
Median list price
$208,500
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+11.3%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Priestley Sch, Shikellamy MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
MW Manufacturing (7.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
28.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,753
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,758

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (40 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Sunbury Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, DANVILLE STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-111 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,886
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,329
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 17857State medianUS median
Median home value$208,792$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$197,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market59 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,886$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 17857?
$208,792.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 17857?
$197,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 17857?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 17857?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 17857?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 17857 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 17857?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 17857?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 17857?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 17857?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 17857 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 17857?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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