Pennsylvania State Route 225, 2009
Trevorton’s story
176 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2009.
- 1850Trevorton is settled
TrevortonPA
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,775
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$142K
−13.4% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
45.2
years
Jobs based here
138
A commuter town
Is Trevorton a good place to live?
31% of the land in Trevorton is conserved, above both the Pennsylvania town median (8.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is State Game Lands Number 165, 538 acres with 3.4 miles of trail. We don’t grade Trevorton yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Trevorton stand out
Where Trevorton beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Trevorton for work
Where Trevorton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
138jobs based in Trevorton
3%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Getting set up
Moving to Trevorton: who provides what
Trevorton is unincorporated, so Northumberland County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Pa Roaring Creek Division1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesNorthumberland CountyNorthumberland County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNorthumberland County Board of ElectionsNorthumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP codes17881, 1787217881 84% · 17872 16%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Trevorton.
Housing
A home in Trevorton is worth about $142K, on Zillow’s estimate
Among households in Trevorton, 84% are owner-occupiers, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. In the year to September 2026, typical home values slipped 13%. Its typical rent comes in at $697 a month.
$142KZillow home value
| Trevorton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $697 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 84% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Trevorton$142K
Pennsylvania$287K
−13.4%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Outdoors
Trevorton stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with trail density higher than most
Walkers can cover 14 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
30.6%conserved
30.6%
conserved · 829 of 2,713 acres
14 mi
of trails · 3.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 165 | 3.4 mi | 538 |
| 2. Trevorton Foundry | 0.3 mi | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
Most of Trevorton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
The top destinations are Mahoning Township (8%), Coal Township (5%) and Ralpho Township (4%). Just 3% of Trevorton’s working residents have a job in town. Also worth knowing: for residents here, the share who live below the poverty line is 17%. Since 2013, Trevorton has lost 22 jobs, to 138 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Trevorton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Trevorton3%
Mahoning Township8%
Coal Township5%
Ralpho Township4%
Sunbury4%
14 mi
median commute distance
138
jobs based in Trevorton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Trevorton has four seasons and pleasant summers
In Trevorton, the peak summer temperature is 82°F.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–80°
Fall42–61°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Trevorton is
The share of adults in Trevorton who smoke cigarettes: 18%. 19% of adults binge drink locally.
| Trevorton | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Trevorton | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 7.7% |
Geisinger Medical Center
13.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Trevorton is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Trevorton, 79% come from inland flooding and 5% from hurricanes.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 46 attractions →Hersheypark and 21 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Trevorton. Close and well known come first.
34 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year11 mi Theme parkKnoebels Amusement Resort
34 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
34 mi MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
34 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Arena
34 mi Park & preserveRoadside AmericaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Roadside America: Mark Fleisher, President and CEO of Aim Advertising in Lewisburg, PA,, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Trevorton
17pages on Trevorton
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Trevorton
About 2 of every 100 Trevorton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Trevorton
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Trevorton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Zerbe Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,834 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 840 ft
- ZIP code
- 17881
Trevorton’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Trevorton.
Zerbe TownshipShamokin TownshipLittle Mahanoy TownshipTrevorton
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevorton | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zerbe Township | — | — | A | — | B+ | D |
| Shamokin Township | — | — | B− | — | C− | B− |
| Little Mahanoy Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Zerbe Township and Shamokin Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Zerbe Township and Shamokin Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Trevorton and Little Mahanoy Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Trevorton with a neighbor →
Questions about Trevorton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Trevorton, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Trevorton yet; the figures below are still real.