17872, Shamokin, PA

The 17872 zip code of Shamokin, PA is located in the Northeastern part of the state and has a population of just over 10,000 people. The median household income in this area is just over $50,000, which is significantly lower than the statewide median income of $75,000. This indicates that there are a large number of households that are struggling to make ends meet.

One indicator of this fact is the fact that home equity in this area is quite low. According to Zillow, the average home equity in this zip code is just under $30,000. This means that many households here are still heavily indebted to their homes - even after they have been sold or refinanced multiple times.

This situation has led to a sharp decline in home prices in Shamokin over the past few years. According to Zillow's data, the average home price in this area was just under $130,000 back in 2014. However, since then it has fallen by almost half - meaning that there are now far more homes for sale than there are buyers interested in purchasing them.