73
Population
↓ 63% since 2019
61.9
Median Age
42.5%
College Grads
▲ 10% above avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 17979 |
|---|---|
| City | Summit Station |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 825 ft |
| Latitude | 40.567253 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.202053 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42107 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 39.7% (29)
Female 60.3% (44) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White100.0%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 25 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 17 (23.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31 (42.5%) |
Education
HS Grad34.2%
Some College23.3%
Graduate42.5%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner100.0%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 29 |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 29 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 17979 is in Summit Station, PA, in Schuylkill County.
ZIP code 17979 is located in Pennsylvania (PA).
ZIP code 17979 is in Schuylkill County, PA.
ZIP 17979 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 17979 is 73 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 17979
ZIP code 17979 is located in Summit Station, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. With a population of 73, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.9 years.
The population of 17979 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 17979 in Summit Station, PA is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.