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Sunbury, PA
City in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
9,617
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,793
ZIP codes
0
Sunbury and its ZIP codes
Sunbury at a glance
- Sunbury is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 98th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $51,028 a year, 35% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,200 (58% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Sunbury, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunbury, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,028
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$107,200
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,988), Irish Americans (1,137), Puerto Ricans (722).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northumberland County. PPP loans are for Sunbury.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 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
How people get to work
Sunbury, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunbury, 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
84° / 19°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Sunbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shamokin DamBorough | 2 mi | 1.8 |
| NorthumberlandBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Kapp HeightsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| Hummels WharfCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| WinfieldCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.9 |
| SnydertownBorough | 5.8 mi | 3.4 |
| SelinsgroveBorough | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| KratzervilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| MontandonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| TrevortonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.3 |
| LewisburgBorough | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| LinntownCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| RiversideBorough | 9.6 mi | 4.9 |
| MiltonBorough | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| New BerlinBorough | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HerndonBorough | 11 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunbury, PA in?
- Sunbury is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Sunbury, PA?
- About 9,617 people live in Sunbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunbury?
- Nearby places include Shamokin Dam (2 mi), Northumberland (2.5 mi), Kapp Heights (3 mi), Hummels Wharf (3.7 mi), Winfield (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023