The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 17853 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $916 a month.
ZIP 17853 — Mount Pleasant Mills
The housing market in 17853 remains stable with modest price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability, though limited new construction keeps supply tight. Overall market conditions reflect a steady, low-volatility environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and proximity to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 3.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 17853, Northumberland County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally low and consistent with rural Pennsylvania trends, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by local public school districts that maintain moderate performance ratings, focusing on foundational education and community-based extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding near local waterways and occasional severe weather events, typical of the Susquehanna River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by regional manufacturing, healthcare services, and educational institutions, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
Property taxes are levied by the county, local municipality, and school district, with rates determined by assessed value and annual millage adjustments.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to nearby employment hubs in larger regional centers, with limited public transit options available.
The area offers access to local parks, hiking trails, and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Susquehanna River, with basic retail and dining options located in the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and limited short-term vacation housing.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and small-scale manufacturing, with a stable employment base.
Transportation is dominated by regional highway corridors, with minimal public transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reassessments to maintain tax equity across residential and commercial properties.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for flood-prone areas remains a consideration for some homeowners.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 17853.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides playgrounds and picnic areas for local residents.
Offers fishing and boating opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.