17961 ZIP Code – Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17961 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 6,783 residents. At $89,066, the median household income here runs above the Pennsylvania average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $214,200 is below the national average, with 78.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $836 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.0%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 4.1% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 46.0, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 17922, 19549, 17930.
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ZIP 17961 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17961 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,783 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $89k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $214k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $836 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.0 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.4% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17922 – Auburn
- 19549 – Port Clinton
- 17930 – Cumbola
- 17965 – Port Carbon
- 17960 – New Ringgold
- 17929 – Cressona
- 17953 – Middleport
- 17925 – Brockton
- 19526 – Hamburg
- 17952 – Mary D
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17922 | AUBURN | 5,012 | $90,568 |
| 19549 | PORT CLINTON | 354 | $68,750 |
| 17930 | CUMBOLA | 272 | $43,958 |
| 17965 | PORT CARBON | 1,927 | $55,130 |
| 17960 | NEW RINGGOLD | 4,235 | $62,991 |