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Dewart, PA
Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 17730.
Population
1,247
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
612
ZIP codes
1
Dewart and its ZIP codes
Dewart at a glance
- Dewart is about 2.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,542, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,400 (19% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Dewart, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dewart, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,542
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$206,400
Homeownership
89.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (430), Irish Americans (264), Italian Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northumberland County. PPP loans are for Dewart.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,239
26,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $6,815 per person
PPP loans
$1M
6 loans, 108 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dewart, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.7%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dewart, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Dewart
1 in or overlapping Dewart. Population shown
Cities near Dewart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllenwoodCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.6 |
| WatsontownBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| McEwensvilleBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MontgomeryBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| New ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.9 |
| TurbotvilleBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| West MiltonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MuncyBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| MiltonBorough | 7.7 mi | 3.5 |
| MontoursvilleBorough | 9.8 mi | 3.6 |
| MontandonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| LewisburgBorough | 10 mi | 1 |
| South WilliamsportBorough | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| KenmarCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| LinntownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| WashingtonvilleBorough | 11 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dewart, PA in?
- Dewart is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Dewart, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dewart include 17730.
- What is the population of Dewart, PA?
- About 1,247 people live in Dewart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dewart?
- Nearby places include Allenwood (1.4 mi), Watsontown (1.9 mi), McEwensville (3.9 mi), Montgomery (4.1 mi), New Columbia (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023