| ZIP Code | 17922 |
|---|---|
| City | Auburn |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 619 ft |
| Latitude | 40.582473 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.110632 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,193 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 450 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 275 (7.8%) |
| Bachelors | 482 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,124 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,661 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,300 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,102/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,248 |
| Vacant Units | 291 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,248 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 291 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 17922 is located in Auburn, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. With a population of 5,249, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 17922 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,661 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17922 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,102 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 17922 is primarily White (95.87%). Residents are well-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17922 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 17922 in Auburn, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,249 residents, a median household income of $91,661, and a median home value of $234,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.