| ZIP Code | 17960 |
|---|---|
| City | New Ringgold |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 741 ft |
| Latitude | 40.697241 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.947044 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,107 (39.1%) |
| Some College | 315 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 327 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 385 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 679 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,326 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,700 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $936/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,901 |
| Vacant Units | 177 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,901 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 177 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 17960 is located in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. With a population of 4,084, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.4 years. Economically, 17960 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,326 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17960 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $936 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 17960 is primarily White (93.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17960 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 17960 in New Ringgold, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,084 residents, a median household income of $70,326, and a median home value of $216,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.