17901 ZIP Code – Pottsville, Pennsylvania
17901 is a ZIP code serving Pottsville, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 22,875 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $55,429, which is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national figure. Median home values of $113,800 are well below the national average, with 70.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $804 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (stable), 8% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.8%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 14.3% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 22.5%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 44.8, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 17954, 17974, 17951.
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ZIP 17901 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17901 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $113k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $804 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17954 – Minersville
- 17974 – Seltzer
- 17951 – Mar Lin
- 17944 – Llewellyn
- 17970 – Saint Clair
- 17923 – Branchdale
- 17965 – Port Carbon
- 17929 – Cressona
- 17936 – Gordon
- 17933 – Friedensburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17954 | MINERSVILLE | 4,583 | $49,829 |
| 17974 | SELTZER | 388 | $84,167 |
| 17951 | MAR LIN | 345 | $129,875 |
| 17944 | LLEWELLYN | 156 | $88,393 |
| 17970 | SAINT CLAIR | 3,169 | $59,241 |