17970 ZIP Code – Saint Clair, Pennsylvania
17970 is a small ZIP code in Saint Clair, Pennsylvania, part of Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 3,169 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $59,241, which is below the Pennsylvania average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $72,600, well below the national average, with 73.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $856 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 11.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 42.8, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 17965, 17959, 17974.
ZIP Code 17970 Data
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ZIP 17970 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17970 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,169 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $72k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $856 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17965 – Port Carbon
- 17959 – New Philadelphia
- 17974 – Seltzer
- 17901 – Pottsville
- 17951 – Mar Lin
- 17930 – Cumbola
- 17954 – Minersville
- 17931 – Frackville
- 17953 – Middleport
- 17934 – Gilberton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17965 | PORT CARBON | 1,927 | $55,130 |
| 17959 | NEW PHILADELPHIA | 1,454 | $56,520 |
| 17974 | SELTZER | 388 | $84,167 |
| 17901 | POTTSVILLE | 22,875 | $55,429 |
| 17951 | MAR LIN | 345 | $129,875 |