Zip Code 17872 — Shamokin, PA
17872 is a ZIP Code associated with Shamokin, PA, located within Northumberland. 17872 ranks #4 out of 22 ZIP codes in Northumberland County by population (and #452 out of 1,832 in PA). The area supports an estimated population of 8,894 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 79.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 17872 |
| Primary City | Shamokin |
| State / Province | PA |
| County | Northumberland |
| Total Population | 8,894 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 79.8 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 17872 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 17872 | Northumberland County | PA State Average |
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| Population | 8,894 | 83,042 (Total) | 13,018,637 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 79.8 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #4 of 22 | -- | -- |
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