Shamokin, PA

ZIP code 17872 covers Shamokin and nearby parts of Coal Township in Northumberland County, within Pennsylvania’s anthracite region. The community follows Shamokin Creek through a valley between forested ridges, and its compact downtown reflects its coal-mining past. Notable landmarks include the Shamokin Historic District along Independence Street, the historic Shamokin Armory, and the Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library. Residential neighborhoods and commercial areas extend into the surrounding hillsides.