17976 ZIP Code – Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 17976 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 5,973 residents. At $47,158, the median household income here runs below the Pennsylvania average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $45,900 is well below the national average, with 75.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $723 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 11.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 27.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.9%, well below the national average. The median age is 38.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 17934, 17946, 17949.
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ZIP 17976 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17976 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,973 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $45k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $723 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.0 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17934 – Gilberton
- 17946 – Lost Creek
- 17949 – Mahanoy Plane
- 17931 – Frackville
- 17967 – Ringtown
- 17948 – Mahanoy City
- 17935 – Girardville
- 17920 – Aristes
- 17959 – New Philadelphia
- 18214 – Barnesville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17934 | GILBERTON | 279 | $51,250 |
| 17946 | LOST CREEK | 250 | $92,763 |
| 17949 | MAHANOY PLANE | 141 | $51,250 |
| 17931 | FRACKVILLE | 8,859 | $63,286 |
| 17967 | RINGTOWN | 2,298 | $73,438 |