City

Pottsville, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Schuylkill County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥22,557Population
💰$61,632Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$130,600Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic4.7%
Black2.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma99 (0.6%)
HS Graduate6,626 (42.2%)
Some College2,051 (13.1%)
Associates1,392 (8.9%)
Bachelors1,862 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree3,683 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,632 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$130,600 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units11,067
Vacant Units1,367

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Pottsville, PA

Pottsville is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Schuylkill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,557 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Pottsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,632 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pottsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pottsville is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.11%).

Pottsville, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Pottsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17901 22,557 $61,632 $130,600 $819 5.8% 35.3% 70.8%