| City: | Laurelton, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Union County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:34:11 PM |
| Population: | 69 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9617, -77.2278 |
| Land Area: | 0.089 sq mi |
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Laurelton is a small rural community in Union County, Pennsylvania, with just 69 residents and 23 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery available across this territory, making the post office the sole option for mail service.
The post office maintains 41 PO Boxes for 23 local households, a rate of 1.78 boxes per household. This means the post office serves not only Laurelton residents but also people from surrounding areas who travel here for mail access. Rural carrier routes (R002 and R003) deliver to some addresses along Laurel Road and State Route 235, but PO Boxes remain the primary method.
Laurelton's postal identity dates back to before October 2004, when USPS began tracking ZIP code introduction dates. The community sits within the boundaries of neighboring ZIP 17845 and covers minimal geographic area. Streets include Laurel Road, Laurelton State Center, and State Route 235. The presence of Laurelton State Center in the address records suggests a state facility operates here.
With a median age of 35.1 years and all 23 occupied homes owner-occupied, this is a stable, permanent residential community. The 6 vacant housing units are all seasonal properties. Notably, 44% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, well above typical rates. Another 25% work in educational services or health care, and 16% work from home.
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Laurelton, PA 17835Format for rural route addresses (limited availability):
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Laurelton, PA 17835Limited street infrastructure with state facility presence and rural highway access.
ZIP Code 17835 has 69 residents and 23 households (average 3.00 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, younger than the state (41.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 37.7% male and 62.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.6%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 69Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 114Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 775.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,611Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $158,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 207 | 163 | 152 | 226 | 262 | 310 | 374 | 373 | 415 | 336 | 106 | 162 | 148 | 114 |
| Decennial Census | 219 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 69 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.1
Male Median Age: 22.5
Female Median Age: 57.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 68 | 98.55% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.45% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 26 | 37.68% | 22.5 years |
| Females: | 43 | 62.32% | 57.3 years |
| Total: | 69 | 100% | 35.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 114 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $48,611, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $2,639 (5.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,056. Family households earn a median of $48,611 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,611). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $48,438, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $48,438 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (62.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,250 | $50,417 | $44,375 | $55,703 | $56,161 | $58,906 | $62,159 | $63,750 | $71,667 | $71,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,611 |
| Median Family Income | $52,222 | $51,625 | $56,875 | $56,953 | $57,232 | $57,500 | $60,682 | $60,625 | $78,462 | $73,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,611 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,821 | $42,857 | $42,679 | $41,923 | $41,136 | $41,250 | $52,083 | $52,344 | $53,929 | $54,286 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,154 | $36,111 | $37,917 | $40,577 | $0 | $34,688 | $39,643 | $37,813 | $43,083 | $45,536 | $0 | $0 | $103,229 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $46,667 | $46,250 | $47,857 | $48,281 | $0 | $30,694 | $32,083 | $27,333 | $30,521 | $33,313 | $0 | $45,313 | $45,625 | $48,438 |
| Employed: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 20.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 62.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 17.14% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 35 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $158,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $69,400 (78.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $596 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $843. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,900 | $89,200 | $97,500 | $94,300 | $98,400 | $108,300 | $96,300 | $96,600 | $158,300 | $158,900 | $0 | $183,300 | $180,700 | $158,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $596 | $642 | $0 | $0 | $639 | $725 | $824 | $824 | $843 | $885 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 22 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 93.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 31.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 11.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.10%). College enrollment is 17.07%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 34.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 45.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 20.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 106 | 63.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 60 | 36.14% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 166 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 166 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 42.9% | 17.5% | 20.6% | 31.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 8 | 9.76% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 56.10% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 17.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 17.07% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 9.76% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 60 | 73.17% |
ZIP Code 17835 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $204,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 73Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $54,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $204,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17835 is located in Union County, Pennsylvania, within the Lewisburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30260) and Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 44,947 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 17835. It covers 0.089 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lewisburg, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 44,947Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.089 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1285.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4241856Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Laurelton CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17835 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.