US ZIP Code
17979

Summit Station, PA

Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

● Active
👥 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 Code17979
CitySummit Station
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountySchuylkill County
Area Code272/570
Elevation825 ft
Latitude40.567253
Longitude-76.202053
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS42107
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 39.7% (29) Female 60.3% (44) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
21%
45–64
58%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.9 yrs
Avg Household Size2.52
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate25 (34.2%)
Some College17 (23.3%)
Graduate Degree31 (42.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 23.3%Graduate: 42.5%Edu
HS Grad34.2%
Some College23.3%
Graduate42.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–200k
45%
$200k–300k
55%

Financials

Total Units29
Avg HH Size2.52

Income Distribution

$75k–100k
45%
$150k–200k
55%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
31%
2000+
69%

Summary

Total Units29
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.52
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.