17972 ZIP Code – Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17972 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 11,348 residents. The median household income is $63,226 — near the Pennsylvania average and near the national average. The median home value of $148,000 is well below the national average, with 75.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $723 is below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 5.8% is well below the U.S. average. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 43.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 17979, 17933, 17929.
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ZIP 17972 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17972 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $723 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17979 – Summit Station
- 17933 – Friedensburg
- 17929 – Cressona
- 17922 – Auburn
- 19559 – Strausstown
- 17944 – Llewellyn
- 17951 – Mar Lin
- 19507 – Bethel
- 19554 – Shartlesville
- 17923 – Branchdale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17979 | SUMMIT STATION | 64 | Not provided |
| 17933 | FRIEDENSBURG | 178 | $46,302 |
| 17929 | CRESSONA | 1,372 | $69,450 |
| 17922 | AUBURN | 5,012 | $90,568 |
| 19559 | STRAUSSTOWN | 302 | $77,857 |