17901 ZIP Code
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 17901 |
| City/Town: | Pottsville |
| County: | Schuylkill |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,875 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,429 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,051 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,869 |
| Median Home Value: | $113,800 |
| Land Area: | 79.4 sq miles
205.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6947, -76.2748 |
Population Information (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,875 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,618 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,257 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,304 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,309 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,129 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,471 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,044 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,828 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,668 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,959 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,772 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,682 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,614 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,179 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 916 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $113,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $804 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,869 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,596 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,273 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,612 | 68.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,984 | 31.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,618 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 284 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,247 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,145 | 43.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,642 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,823 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,296 | 13.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,181 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (17901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,429 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,520 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,457 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,051 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,363 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,441 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 838 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,374 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,984 | 76.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,787 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 642 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,090 | 92.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 754 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 128 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 357 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 527 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 570 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,085 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 369 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 576 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (17901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 581 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 505 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,127 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 814 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,335 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,776 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,250 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,293 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 537 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 378 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (17901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,034 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 872 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 129 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 387 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 194 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 627 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (17901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 259 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 631 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,593 | 15.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 233 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,533 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 666 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 154 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 224 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 738 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,803 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 660 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 470 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 477 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,901 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,703 | 64.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,069 | 44.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,161 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (17901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,081 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,790 | 39.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,533 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 527 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 547 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,106 | 21.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (17901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,442 | 50.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,153 | 29.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 426 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 534 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 318 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 222 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 598 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 176 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (17901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 69 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 473 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 918 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 552 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,131 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 696 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,202 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 686 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,133 | 47.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (17901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 455 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 942 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,904 | 17.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,201 | 47.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,788 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 579 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (17901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,255 | 23.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 444 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,527 | 26.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,320 | 34.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 737 | 7.7% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 105 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 146 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (17901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,258 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,550 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,200 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,588 | 16.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (17901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 712 | 10.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,331 | 35.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 927 | 14.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,020 | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,084 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 475 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 60 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (17901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,236 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $536 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $804 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,596 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,702 | 38.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,058 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,971 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,943 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,533 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,273 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (17901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,051 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,222 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,907 | 43.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 498 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,203 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,322 | 36.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (17901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,362 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 274 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 91 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,865 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,436 | 32.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 696 | 16.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,972 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,254 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,062 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,858 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 204 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,966 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,688 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (17901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,138 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,471 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,942 | 78.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 529 | 21.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 85 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (17901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,573 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 193 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 302 | 156.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 302 | 156.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 302 | 156.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 41.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 48 | 24.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 15.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (17901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,571 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,600 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 971 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 426 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 374 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 127 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (17901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,596 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,593 | 89.5% | 89.4% |
Pottsville, PA17901