17929 ZIP Code – Cressona, Pennsylvania
17929 is a small ZIP code in Cressona, Pennsylvania, part of Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 1,372 residents. The median household income of $69,450 is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. The median home value of $135,200 is well below the national average, with 73.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $833 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (increasing).
At 4.5%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 6.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 21.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 40.3, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 17933, 17972, 17951.
ZIP Code 17929 Data
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ZIP 17929 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17929 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,372 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $135k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $833 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.3 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.7% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17933 – Friedensburg
- 17972 – Schuylkill Haven
- 17951 – Mar Lin
- 17979 – Summit Station
- 17965 – Port Carbon
- 17922 – Auburn
- 17974 – Seltzer
- 17954 – Minersville
- 17901 – Pottsville
- 17944 – Llewellyn
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17933 | FRIEDENSBURG | 178 | $46,302 |
| 17972 | SCHUYLKILL HAVEN | 11,348 | $63,226 |
| 17951 | MAR LIN | 345 | $129,875 |
| 17979 | SUMMIT STATION | 64 | Not provided |
| 17965 | PORT CARBON | 1,927 | $55,130 |