17876, Shamokin Dam, PA

The 17876 zip code of Shamokin Dam, PA has a median home value of $135,000 and a median home equity of $101,000. The home values in this zip code are lower than the statewide median home value of $181,500 and the national median home value of $177,200. This indicates that the 17876 zip code is more affordable than both the statewide and national averages. Additionally, this zip code has a lower rate of homeownership than both the statewide and national rates. Approximately 54% of households in this zip code own their homes while 46% are renters.

The 17876 zip code also has a low rate of homeownership when compared to other Pennsylvania zip codes. For example, the neighboring 18076 zip code has a homeownership rate of 66%, while the statewide homeownership rate is 73%. This indicates that there is an increased demand for housing in Shamokin Dam relative to other areas in Pennsylvania. Additionally, there may be some reasons why homeownership rates are lower in this area such as high levels of unemployment or low incomes.

Despite having a lower homeownership rate than many other areas in Pennsylvania, Shamokin Dam does have relatively high levels of household income compared to other areas within the state. For example, households earning less than $30,000 annually have a median household income below that found nationwide but above that found in most other Pennsylvania counties. Additionally, households earning between $30K-$50K annually have incomes above both nationwide and regional averages while those earning over $100K annually have incomes above both nationwide and regional averages as well (Upper Merion Township). These data points suggest that there is an increased demand for housing within Shamokin Dam relative to other parts of Pennsylvania despite its comparatively lower level of ownership status