Real Estate Investing in Shamokin, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,950 • Northumberland County

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Should you buy in Shamokin, PA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
4.0 / 5 (86/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 27.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 20.7% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $36,842 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.8% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $55,050
Avg Monthly Rent $848
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Shamokin Real Estate

Across 1 ZIPs and a population near, Shamokin is a classic value-add market in Pennsylvania: tired inventory, motivated sellers, and room for forced appreciation.

Across Shamokin's older housing stock, the playbook is classic: buy distressed, renovate, refinance, hold. The ★★★★☆ aggregate rating blends that potential with the operational lift it requires.

A $55K median in Shamokin lumps together very different products. Operators who can source distressed inventory and execute renovations are pricing off a different curve entirely.

The demographic base in Shamokin is what makes the BRRRR math work — enough income at $N/AK to absorb upgraded rents, and enough renters at 0% to fill the units.

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Best ZIP codes in Sunbury, PA

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Avg Home Value
$55,050
Avg Monthly Rent
$848
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sunbury, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sunbury, PA metro
0
Days to pending
10.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Shamokin, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shamokin, PA

Is Shamokin, PA a good place for real estate investing?

The 4.0/5 investability rating in Shamokin, PA reflects its $55K prices and $848/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within PA.

What price range are homes in Shamokin, PA?

In Shamokin, PA the median home value sits at $55K. Against the broader PA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Does house hacking make sense in Shamokin, PA?

The an attractive house-hack environment in Shamokin, PA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Does BRRRR pencil out in Shamokin, PA?

BRRRR viability in Shamokin, PA is a strong. Disciplined acquisition and rehab can hit the 75% LTV refinance target at market comps.

How strong are rents in Shamokin, PA?

Expect rents around $848/mo per month in Shamokin, PA. With home values at $55K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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