| City: | Riverside, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Wolverton |
| County: | Northumberland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:24:15 AM |
| Population: | 774 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 272 / 570 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9454, -76.6518 |
| Land Area: | 0.346 sq mi |
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Riverside is a compact community in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, occupying just 0.05 square miles. With 774 residents and 353 households, this small town combines rural character with organized street planning. The numbered grid includes Avenue A through Avenue H and numbered streets running perpendicular, a layout typical of Pennsylvania railroad-era towns.
The Riverside post office maintains 235 PO Boxes for the community's 353 households, a 67% adoption rate that shows balanced service. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery reaches homes on 50 different streets through two rural carrier routes, while many residents prefer the convenience of post office boxes. The mix reflects both personal preference and the practical realities of a small-town postal system.
Demographically, Riverside is a working community. Median age is 46.2 years, and median household income stands at $72,297. About 24% of workers (122 people) work from home, well above national averages. The largest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities with 444 workers, likely tied to the area's logistics infrastructure. Owner-occupied homes make up 84% of occupied housing units (295 of 353), with median home values around $208,200.
The town is also known as Wolverton, though this alias isn't valid for mailing addresses. This historical name appears in USPS records but mail sent to Wolverton may not be delivered. Street names like D and H Avenue reference the Delaware and Hudson Railway, which shaped the community's development. Today, the 12 business establishments employ 345 people, a ratio suggesting many residents work outside the ZIP but businesses serve a wider area.
Numbered grid layout (Avenues A-H, numbered streets) typical of Pennsylvania railroad towns; D and H Avenue references Delaware and Hudson Railway.
ZIP Code 17868 has 774 residents and 353 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 46.2 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, 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: | 774Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 744Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,237.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,297Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 353Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $208,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.52Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,029 | 1,037 | 1,091 | 1,242 | 1,156 | 986 | 1,144 | 1,129 | 1,135 | 1,162 | 1,007 | 1,057 | 744 |
| Decennial Census | 1,052 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 774 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.2
Male Median Age: 42.3
Female Median Age: 47.5
| 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 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Female | 17 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 25 | 14 | 15 | 38 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 32 | 36 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 17 |
| Total | 42 | 41 | 36 | 30 | 25 | 57 | 46 | 44 | 55 | 54 | 42 | 39 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 22 | 31 | 19 |
| White: | 711 | 92.70% |
| Black: | 11 | 1.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 21 | 2.74% |
| Asian: | 15 | 1.96% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 0.78% |
| Total: | 767 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 376 | 48.58% | 42.3 years |
| Females: | 398 | 51.42% | 47.5 years |
| Total: | 774 | 100% | 46.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 713 | 95.83% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 18 | 2.42% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 13 | 4.17% |
| Total Population: | 744 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 713 | 95.83% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 31 | 4.17% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $72,297, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,526 (27.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,100. Family households earn a median of $99,300 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $99,300). By gender, male median income is $65,903 and female is $55,625, which is well above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,278 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.4%, which is much higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,771 | $54,432 | $51,397 | $52,000 | $55,000 | $51,629 | $56,953 | $63,529 | $65,197 | $57,875 | $62,019 | $69,757 | $72,297 |
| Median Family Income | $69,375 | $70,682 | $72,885 | $70,481 | $74,188 | $55,769 | $72,991 | $68,750 | $66,667 | $62,054 | $71,797 | $97,333 | $99,300 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,857 | $28,516 | $34,196 | $34,712 | $42,969 | $42,670 | $44,375 | $45,625 | $50,313 | $36,250 | $22,143 | $67,917 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $54,773 | $53,839 | $52,292 | $50,313 | $50,313 | $39,063 | $41,442 | $36,357 | $43,500 | $47,000 | $53,929 | $62,813 | $65,903 |
| Median Female Income | $34,821 | $42,750 | $41,181 | $43,162 | $42,697 | $42,083 | $42,321 | $50,735 | $51,786 | $47,656 | $58,839 | $66,875 | $55,625 |
| Employed: | 474 | 70.54% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 0.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 192 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 672 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 198 | 41.77% |
| Service: | 69 | 14.56% |
| Sales and Office: | 88 | 18.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 32 | 6.75% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 87 | 18.35% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 474 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $208,200, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $55,400 (36.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,300. The median gross rent is $912, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $195 (27.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $104. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.68% (58.47% with a mortgage, 41.53% free-and-clear) and renters 12.32% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,800 | $151,800 | $161,800 | $163,300 | $165,900 | $160,700 | $166,900 | $196,600 | $163,900 | $174,700 | $213,300 | $224,600 | $208,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 44 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $717 | $710 | $727 | $749 | $753 | $775 | $901 | $803 | $808 | $800 | $788 | $0 | $912 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 183 | 51.26% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 130 | 36.41% |
| Renter Occupied: | 44 | 12.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 357 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 357 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 357 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 315 | 88.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 38 | 10.64% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 1.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 357 | 100% |
In 2023, 30.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 24.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.20 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (40.40%). College enrollment is 32.32%, 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: | 39 | 6.52% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 212 | 35.45% |
| Some college, no degree: | 57 | 9.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 105 | 17.56% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 106 | 17.73% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 79 | 13.21% |
| Total: | 598 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 559 | 93.48% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 185 | 30.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 625 | 74.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 180 | 21.53% |
| No Insurance: | 31 | 3.71% |
| Total: | 836 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 805 | 96.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.2% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 5.05% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 22 | 22.22% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 40 | 40.40% |
| College or graduate school: | 32 | 32.32% |
| Total: | 99 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 5.05% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 67 | 67.68% |
ZIP Code 17868 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 260 people with an annual payroll of $28,817,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 250Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,850,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $28,817,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 260Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 17868 is located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, within the Sunbury, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44980) and Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 109,004 people, about 0.71% of whom live in ZIP Code 17868. It covers 0.346 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sunbury, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 109,004Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.346 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5730.09 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4265088Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Riverside CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 17868 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 January 1, 2026.