17965 ZIP Code – Port Carbon, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17965 is a small ZIP code located in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 1,927 residents. The median household income is $55,130 — below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $97,000, well below the national average, with 79.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $820, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national average. An estimated 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 47.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 17970, 17930, 17959.
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ZIP 17965 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17965 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,927 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $820 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17970 – Saint Clair
- 17930 – Cumbola
- 17959 – New Philadelphia
- 17974 – Seltzer
- 17951 – Mar Lin
- 17901 – Pottsville
- 17953 – Middleport
- 17929 – Cressona
- 17954 – Minersville
- 17925 – Brockton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17970 | SAINT CLAIR | 3,169 | $59,241 |
| 17930 | CUMBOLA | 272 | $43,958 |
| 17959 | NEW PHILADELPHIA | 1,454 | $56,520 |
| 17974 | SELTZER | 388 | $84,167 |
| 17951 | MAR LIN | 345 | $129,875 |