17980 ZIP Code – Tower City, Pennsylvania
17980 is a ZIP code serving Tower City, Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County with a population of approximately 3,039 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $66,014, which is near the Pennsylvania average and near the national figure. At $125,600, median home values run well below the national average, with 78.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $842 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.9%, above the national average. About 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 43.7, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 17098, 17097, 17038.
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ZIP 17980 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 17980 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,039 | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $125k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $842 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.6% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17098 – Williamstown
- 17097 – Wiconisco
- 17038 – Jonestown
- 17978 – Spring Glen
- 17957 – Muir
- 17048 – Lykens
- 17968 – Sacramento
- 17030 – Gratz
- 17983 – Valley View
- 17028 – Grantville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17098 | WILLIAMSTOWN | 2,441 | $61,410 |
| 17097 | WICONISCO | 772 | $53,750 |
| 17038 | JONESTOWN | 8,184 | $68,720 |
| 17978 | SPRING GLEN | 739 | $56,528 |
| 17957 | MUIR | 410 | $133,269 |