ZIP code 17868
Where is ZIP code 17868?
Riverside, Pennsylvania
Northumberland County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 17868 belongs to Riverside, Pennsylvania in Northumberland County. 17868 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Riverside post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 272 and 570. About 719 people live in the 17868 area, where the median household income is $76,250. The closest ZIP codes are 17822 (Danville, 1.7 mi northeast), 17821 (Danville, 1.9 mi north) and 17877 (Snydertown, 5.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 17868 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Riverside |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 272, 570 |
| Coordinates | 40.9529, -76.6311 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 178 |
Population and income in 17868
| Population | 719 · lower than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,078 · higher than 85% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.1 years · higher than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $76,250 · higher than 60% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,110 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $247,200 · higher than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $973 a month |
| Housing units | 375 |
| Households | 357 (2.01 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.8% |
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17868. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 17868
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17822 | Danville, PA | 1.7 mi NE | Unique |
| 17821 | Danville, PA | 1.9 mi N | Standard |
| 17877 | Snydertown, PA | 5.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 17884 | Washingtonville, PA | 7.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 17824 | Elysburg, PA | 7.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 17860 | Paxinos, PA | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 17865 | Potts Grove, PA | 8.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 17857 | Northumberland, PA | 9 mi W | Standard |
| 17820 | Catawissa, PA | 10.2 mi E | Standard |
| 17801 | Sunbury, PA | 10.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 17815 | Bloomsburg, PA | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 17847 | Milton, PA | 11.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 17868 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 17868
PO BOX 123
RIVERSIDE PA 17868
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Wolverton: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (17868-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 17868?
- 17868 is a Riverside, Pennsylvania ZIP code.
- What county is 17868 in?
- ZIP code 17868 is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 17868 in?
- 17868 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 17868?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 17868 use area codes 272 and 570.
- What is the population of ZIP code 17868?
- About 719 people live in ZIP code 17868, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 17868?
- The median household income in 17868 is $76,250 a year, higher than 60% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- Can I use 17868 for a street address?
- No. 17868 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Riverside use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 17868?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 17868 are 17822 (Danville, 1.7 miles), 17821 (Danville, 1.9 miles), 17877 (Snydertown, 5.4 miles) and 17884 (Washingtonville, 7.2 miles).