| ZIP Code | 17972 |
|---|---|
| City | Schuylkill Haven |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 699 ft |
| Latitude | 40.579336 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.227913 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.1% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 74 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,741 (50.3%) |
| Some College | 836 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 549 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 595 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,639 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,998 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,800 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $901/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,033 |
| Vacant Units | 494 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,033 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 494 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 17972 is located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. With a population of 11,294, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 17972 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,998 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17972 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $901 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 17972 is primarily White (91.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17972 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 17972 in Schuylkill Haven, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,294 residents, a median household income of $67,998, and a median home value of $165,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.